TL;DR
- Dallas Cowboys won their third straight game, beating Kansas City Chiefs 31-28 on Thanksgiving Day.
- Dak Prescott threw for 320 yards and two touchdowns, outdueling Patrick Mahomes.
- The Cowboys excelled on third downs, converting 9 of 16 opportunities against the Chiefs.
- With a 6-5-1 record, the Dallas Cowboys are now in contention for the playoffs.
The Dallas Cowboys secured their third consecutive victory, triumphing 31-28 against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving Day, with Dak Prescott maintaining his excellent performance.
Dak concluded his performance by completing 27 of 39 passes for 320 yards, throwing two touchdowns and one interception, thereby outperforming Patrick Mahomes at&T Stadium.
But where Dak was superb was on third down, as Dallas was 9/16 on the "money down" against the Chiefs.
On the first drive, Dak and CeeDee Lamb (had four overall) converted three third-downs, one being a 15-yard touchdown, while George Pickens picked up four third downs on his six tries, Ryan Flournoy picked up two third downs, while Javonte Williams and Jake Ferguson were also targeted on the money down by Prescott.
The fourth player received significant commendation from Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, as he effectively exploited the defense with Lamb and Pickens on third downs.
“He did a good job, he gave his guys an opportunity to make some plays, and when they made it, they made it,” Reid said.
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The Cowboys' season still has a chance for the playoffs.
Two weeks ago, Dallas and playoffs were two words that you couldn't put in the same sentence.
You can now...just.
While there's still considerable ground to cover, the Cowboys are finding their stride at a crucial juncture. With a 6-5-1 record, Brian Schottenheimer's squad remains in contention for the playoffs, and their performance against the Chiefs suggests they'll pose a formidable challenge to any opponent in the remaining games.
The Detroit Lions are scheduled to play next in what appears to be another challenging matchup in their difficult schedule, but if they manage to defeat the Lions, then it's uncertain what this team might accomplish in the upcoming months.
While the playoffs remain distant, Dallas supporters can be certain that this season now possesses a definite vitality.
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