Cowboys Edge Chiefs 31-28 In Thanksgiving Day Upset
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ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 31-28 on Thanksgiving at AT&T Stadium, overcoming two fourth-down touchdown passes from Patrick Mahomes. Dak Prescott completed 27 of 39 passes for 320 yards and two touchdowns while Malik Davis scored on a 43-yard run. CeeDee Lamb had seven catches for 112 yards and a touchdown. Patrick Mahomes threw for 318 yards and four touchdowns, with Travis Kelce and Rashee Rice among his scorers. The result left the Cowboys on a three-game winning streak and the Chiefs at .500 this season. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline
- 1. Preseason and early regular season: Both teams entered with playoff aspirations; Cowboys 6-5-1 and Chiefs 6-6 before Thanksgiving.
- 2. Nov. 24–28, 2024: Cowboys beat defending Super Bowl champions earlier in week, building momentum into Thanksgiving.
- 3. Nov. 28, 2024: Thanksgiving game at AT&T Stadium — Cowboys defeated Chiefs 31-28.
- 4. Key plays: Malik Davis 43-yard rushing TD; Mahomes threw four TDs including two on fourth down.
- 5. Postgame: Cowboys earned third straight win; Chiefs dropped to .500, raising playoff concerns and prompting defensive review.
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