The Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs will take center stage on Thanksgiving afternoon, renewing a rare matchup with plenty on the line for both teams as they push toward December in the thick of the playoff hunt.
Dallas enters the holiday at 5-5-1, while Kansas City sits at 6-5, and both clubs know a win would go a long way toward stabilizing their postseason hopes. The Cowboys have long owned Thanksgiving, carrying a 34-22-1 record on the holiday into todays game. The Chiefs, meanwhile, are an even 5-5 all-time on Thanksgiving and are making just their second holiday appearance against Dallas.
Home-field advantage also leans Dallas direction. The Cowboys have won five straight home meetings with Kansas City a streak that stretches back decades and AT&T Stadium has rarely been kind to visiting teams.
But the matchup brings extra buzz this year with Patrick Mahomes returning to his home state. The Chiefs star quarterback is expected to have all of his main offensive weapons available, and Kansas City should get an additional lift with running back Isiah Pacheco set to return from a knee injury.
Dallas counters with Dak Prescott and an offense that has found rhythm at key moments this season. With both teams hovering around the playoff line, todays game could shape the final month for two franchises used to playing meaningful football in December.
Kickoff is set for 3:30 this afternoon in Arlington and will air on CBS.
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