The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, 31-28, in what may have been the most watched regular-season game in NFL history.
Here’s our rapid reaction to a Thanksgiving classic.
Key takeaway: Kansas City Chiefs’ season on life support
The Chiefs (6-6) have been a playoff fixture for a decade, but their dynasty could be crumbling. With Thursday’s loss, Kansas City likely must run the table to qualify for the postseason. We can’t completely rule out quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who has never missed the playoffs, but at No. 10 in the AFC standings, time is running out for the Chiefs to get into the playoff field.
Game co-MVPs: Dallas Cowboys wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens
The Cowboys’ top two receivers were the difference in the win, taking advantage of their one-on-one matchups against Chiefs corners Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson. Lamb followed a brutal game last Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles with seven receptions, 115 yards and a touchdown. His 51-yard fourth-quarter reception from the Cowboys’ 10-yard line helped set up a field goal that extended Dallas’ lead to 10, 31-21.