Mahomes returns to Texas as Chiefs face Cowboys Thursday
PUBLISHED Nov 26, 2025, 6:45 AM ET
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ARLINGTON, Texas. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs will face the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Thursday in a Thanksgiving game. Mahomes, who grew up near Dallas in Whitehouse, Texas, said returning to the stadium will be “surreal.” The Chiefs are 6-5 after an overtime win over Indianapolis; the Cowboys are 5-5-1 after a 24-21 comeback over Philadelphia. Both teams currently sit outside the seven-team playoff positions in their conferences. Coaches said they will focus on limiting Kansas City’s speed and playmakers. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
By Michael Grant | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Mahomes watched Cowboys games growing up in Whitehouse, Texas, with family.
- 2017: Patrick Mahomes is drafted No. 10 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Nov. 21, 2021: The Chiefs beat the Cowboys 19-9 in Kansas City (last cited meeting).
- This season: Chiefs beat Colts 23-20 in overtime; Cowboys rallied to beat Eagles 24-21.
- This Thursday: Chiefs (6-5) visit Cowboys (5-5-1) at AT&T Stadium for Thanksgiving game.
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Broadcasters, sportsbooks, and national media benefited from heightened viewership, advertising revenue, and betting activity surrounding the Chiefs–Cowboys Thanksgiving matchup.
Both teams faced increased pressure on playoff hopes while coaching staffs and players encountered intensified scrutiny after recent inconsistent performances.
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