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Dak Prescott and star receivers had a strong showing on Thanksgiving, diminishing Kansas City's playoff aspirations, as seen in the Chiefs vs. Cowboys final score and results.

Daniel Mader

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Chiefs vs. Cowboys final score, results: Dak Prescott, star receivers shine on Thanksgiving, dampen Kansas City's playoff hopes image

TL;DR

  • The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 31-28 on Thanksgiving Day.
  • Dak Prescott led the Cowboys to victory, overcoming an early interception.
  • Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs face a significant risk of missing the 2025 playoffs.
  • Key performances included CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens for the Cowboys.

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As time progresses, it increasingly seems Patrick Mahomes might miss the playoffs for the first time in his illustrious career. Should this outcome materialize, the Kansas City Chiefs' Thanksgiving defeat could, in retrospect, prove to be a pivotal moment in their 2025 season. 

The Dallas Cowboys secured a hard-fought 31-28 win on Thursday's holiday, with Dak Prescott recovering from an early interception to orchestrate three scoring drives against the reigning AFC titleholders. In Patrick Mahomes' inaugural appearance at&T Stadium, he was just edged out by Prescott, even with four touchdown passes thrown and keeping the Chiefs competitive.

Dallas found themselves trailing early on Thanksgiving Day, with Prescott's interception enabling Mahomes to ignite his connection with Rashee Rice (8 receptions, 92 yards, 2 touchdowns) and establish a lead. However, the Cowboys' own standout receivers, CeeDee Lamb (7 catches, 112 yards, 1 TD) and George Pickens (6 catches, 88 yards), were instrumental as the team converted nine third downs, applied pressure on Mahomes, and amassed over 450 yards throughout the game.

The unit under Brian Schottenheimer secured the win in the fourth quarter by accumulating three sacks and benefiting from Opportune Chiefs penalties, sealing the game with a completion from Prescott to Pickens. Dallas has now achieved three consecutive victories, improving its standing in the NFC playoff race, with notable wins against last year's Super Bowl participants. Concurrently, Kansas City faces a significant risk of failing to make the playoffs for the first time since 2014, unless they can achieve a strong finish to the regular season.

AllSportsPeople provided real-time updates and key moments as the Chiefs and Cowboys faced off on Thanksgiving Day. Review the game's progress below.

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7:58 p.m. —  The Cowboys clinched a significant Thanksgiving victory thanks to crucial fourth-quarter performances, with Pickens' reception being the decisive moment. The Chiefs now face a perilous situation, potentially missing the 2025 playoffs with a.500 record after Week 13, while Dallas advances toward wild card contention.

Dak Prescott had 320 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in the win.

7:55 p.m. —  George Pickens may have just iced it. At the two minute warning, he makes a 13-yard grab on third down to move the chains. The Cowboys are in full control, and the Chiefs have no timeouts.

7:52 p.m. —  The Cowboys achieved another first down in Dallas due to pass interference. By managing the clock effectively, the Cowboys can secure victory in this game.

7:50 p.m. —  Pass interference moves the chains for the Cowboys once, with just over three minutes remaining. 

Cowboys 31, Chiefs 28

7:47 p.m. TOUCHDOWN —  This game is not over yet. The Chiefs are back within three, as Mahomes quickly drives them down the field, then hits Hollywood Brown for a toe-tap touchdown catch. Mahomes has four touchdown passes in Dallas.

7:41 p.m. —  A 13-yard play to Kelce and a wide-open Xavier Worthy for 42 yards has the Chiefs quickly in striking range.

Cowboys 31, Chiefs 21

7:39 p.m. FIELD GOAL —  Again, Aubrey connects for the short-range field goal, and it's a 10-point lead for the Cowboys on Thanksgiving, despite the near-turnovers.

7:37 p.m. —  Dallas pulled within 15 yards of the end zone, but mismanaged its opportunity for a touchdown. An incompletion, near-interception then a Pickens fumble that was recovered by the Cowboys leads to 4th & Goal.

7:34 p.m. —  Right off the bat, Prescott goes deep for Lamb and gets a 51-yard completion. Dallas can make it a two-score game with time starting to tick away.

7:27 p.m. —  The Chiefs punt with under 10 minutes remaining, unable to overcome a 10-yard penalty. Rashee Rice lost a target right out of his hands on 3rd & 8 that would've picked up the first down, and the Cowboys will take over with the lead.

Cowboys 28, Chiefs 21

7:20 p.m. TOUCHDOWN —  Another lead change. The Cowboys reclaim the advantage on a short touchdown pass from Prescott to Javonte Williams, and George Pickens caps his excellent drive with a 2-point conversion. Dallas is up by a touchdown.

7:16 p.m. —  That's nasty, George Pickens. The star receiver has had a quiet day, but he rips off a 39-yard catch-and-run that included a full-on leap over a Chiefs defender. Talk about a hurdle.

7:13 p.m. —  Two starting offensive lineman have been ruled out for Kansas City.

Chiefs 21, Cowboys 20

7:08 p.m. TOUCHDOWN —  Andy Reid showed courage in Dallas on Thanksgiving. Facing a 4th & Goal with a six-point deficit, he gambled, and Patrick Mahomes delivered a three-yard touchdown pass to Rashee Rice. The Chiefs then took the lead.

At the close of the third quarter, the score was Cowboys 20, Chiefs 14.

7:04 p.m. —  Just as the third quarter comes to an end, Mahomes hits Rice on 2nd & Goal, and the receiver nearly coughed the ball up for a turnover. However, he was ruled down prior to losing the ball, and the Chiefs will get at least one more shot to take the lead to begin the final frame.

7:01 p.m. —  A 28-yard Rashee Rice catch gets the Chiefs moving quickly following the field goal.

Cowboys 20, Chiefs 14

6:54 p.m. FIELD GOAL —  Dallas can't get into the end zone after appearing to do so with the Ferguson play. Instead, Aubrey nails another field goal to make it a six-point lead.

6:50 p.m. —  The Cowboys, partially thanks to a 32-yard pass interference call, are on the verge of more points to extend their advantage. Jake Ferguson appeared to snag a touchdown pass, but upon further review, he did not get a second foot into the end zone.

6:41 p.m. —  Mahomes' pass sails high for Rashee Rice on third down. Again, the Chiefs will punt early in the third quarter, unable to capitalize on an opportunity to tie or reclaim the lead.

6:34 p.m. — Some of the key stats in this game so far:

  • The Cowboys are 5-for-9 on third downs
  • Kansas City has 94 rushing yards to Dallas' 79, but the Cowboys have 160 yards through the air
  • The Cowboys have two sacks, the Chiefs have none
  • Patrick Mahomes has just 13 pass attempts, but they've gone for 10 completions, 100 yards and two touchdowns

6:33 p.m. —  Nothing's doin' for Dallas offensively to begin the third quarter, either. Both teams have punted to open the second half.

6:27 p.m. — The Chiefs go three-and-out, but get an excellent punt to pin the Cowboys inside their 5-yard line. 

6:23 p.m. —  Kansas City will start the second half with the ball.

6:04 p.m. —  Now, Post Malone will take the stage in Dallas. Follow along with the halftime performance here.

At halftime, the Cowboys lead the Chiefs 17 to 14. 

6:02 p.m. —  At the break, the Cowboys lead by three thanks to Dak Prescott's turnaround since a first-drive interception. He's dealt for 160 yards, while Malik Davis' breakaway touchdown gave Dallas the lead. While the Chiefs have found some success moving the ball, sacks and penalties have held them back in a brewing shootout.

6:01 p.m. —  Penalties and another sack result in the Chiefs punting the ball away before halftime. They're unable to tie or take the lead before the break.

5:56 p.m. —  The Chiefs are trying to get some points with the first-half clock winding down. They have 90 rushing yards already today.

Cowboys 17, Chiefs 14 

5:44 p.m. TOUCHDOWN —  It took the Cowboys just eight plays to drive 85 yards, and it's capped off by a 43-yard touchdown run from Malik Davis. The running back gives Dallas its first lead of the game after the early interception.

That's Davis' first touchdown since 2022.

5:37 p.m. —  The Chiefs punt for the first time today, and the Cowboys will have a chance to take the lead with a touchdown.

5:34 p.m. —  The Cowboys pressure a scrambling Mahomes on 2nd & 19, and Jadeveon Clowney takes down the quarterback for a loss of seven. Brian Schottenheimer's defense has a chance to force the first punt of the game.

Chiefs 14, Cowboys 10

5:23 p.m. FIELD GOAL —  Brandon Aubrey connects from 49 yards out after the Dallas offense stalls out. It's a four-point advantage for the Chiefs.

5:20 p.m. —  Now in the second quarter, the Cowboys go for a 4th & 4, and it works out as Jake Ferguson makes a key grab. Dallas has some momentum as it looks to again tie this game.

At the close of the first quarter, the Chiefs led the Cowboys 14 to 7.

5:11 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Four drives, three touchdowns in this game. Mahomes puts the Chiefs back on top on 4th & Goal, finding Travis Kelce in the back of the end zone. Just as the first quarter comes to a close, Kansas City keeps its offense hot with another score.

5:09 p.m. —  Patrick Mahomes does it with his legs to put the Chiefs back in the red zone.

5:03 p.m. —  Have fun trying to defend CeeDee Lamb one-on-one.

Chiefs 7, Cowboys 7

4:59 p.m. TOUCHDOWN —  How's that for an answer? Prescott drives Dallas right back down the field after his early mistake, finding CeeDee Lamb for a 15-yard touchdown pass. Lamb has four catches already, and we're tied at seven.

4:57 p.m. —  Chris Jones is making his presence known early.

4:52 p.m. —  Prescott has the Cowboys' offense clicking again after the interception, into Chiefs territory with five completions.

Chiefs 7, Cowboys 0

4:46 p.m. TOUCHDOWN —  The Chiefs have taken the lead. The Cowboys started with possession moments ago, but an interception by Prescott resulted in a 27-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to Rashee Rice, making the score 7-0 for Kansas City.

4:43 p.m. — Just a few plays into the matchup, and we have a turnover. Dak Prescott throws a pick, as Jaylen Watson intercepts his pass intended for George Pickens. Patrick Mahomes quickly gets the ball.

4:41 p.m. —  The Cowboys will begin Thanksgiving with the football.

4:34 p.m. —  Who's ready for Thanksgiving game No. 2?

4:14 p.m. —  It's almost game time in Dallas.

3:46 p.m. —  Here are the Cowboys' inactives today.

3:32 p.m. —  Here's Dak Prescott's arrival for a big Thanksgiving matchup.

3:30 p.m. —  Here are the Chiefs' inactives today.

3:25 p.m. —  Jerry Jones has arrived.

3:24 p.m. —  A Thanksgiving tradition: fans rushing into AT&T Stadium for a Cowboys game. Dallas vs. Kansas City is just over an hour away.

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Chiefs vs. Cowboys start time

  • Date: Thursday, Nov. 27
  • Start time: 4:30 p.m. ET, 1:30 p.m. PT

The Cowboys and Chiefs are scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. Local) on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th.

The game will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Chiefs vs. Cowboys is airing on which channel today?

The Thanksgiving matchup between the Cowboys and Chiefs will be broadcast nationally on CBS. The commentary team will consist of Jim Nantz handling play-by-play, Tony Romo providing analysis, and Tracy Wolfson reporting from the sidelines.

Fans also stream the Dallas vs. Kansas City matchup through Paramount+, or Fubo, which offers a a free trial.

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2025 NFL Thanksgiving Games

GameKickoff Time (ET)Channel/Live stream
Packers vs. Lions1 p.m.Fox, Fubo
Chiefs vs. Cowboys4:30 p.m. CBS, Paramount+, Fubo
Bengals vs. Ravens8:20 p.m.NBC, Peacock

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Cowboys schedule 2025

Here's how the Cowboys will finish the regular season.

WeekDateMatchupTime (ET)TV
14Thursday, Dec. 4at Lions8:15 p.m.Amazon Prime Video
15Sunday, Dec. 14vs. Vikings8:20 p.m.NBC
16Sunday, Dec. 21vs. Chargers1 p.m.Fox
17Thursday, Dec. 25at Commanders1 p.m.Netflix
18TBDat GiantsTBDTBD

Chiefs schedule 2025

Here's how the Chiefs will finish the regular season.

WeekDateMatchupTime (ET)TV
14Sunday, Dec. 7vs. Texans8:20 p.m.NBC
15Sunday, Dec. 14vs. Chargers1 p.m. CBS
16Sunday, Dec. 21at Titans1 p.m.CBS
17Thursday, Dec. 25vs. Broncos8:15 p.m.Amazon Prime Video
18TBDat RaidersTBDTBD
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