The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 31-28 on Thanksgiving to put themselves above .500 for the first time in 2025. However, it did not come without some controversy
During the game, there were dubious calls made against the reigning AFC champions, like this pass interference against Trent McDuffie as he was guarding CeeDee Lamb early in the fourth quarter:
And former Super Bowl-winning quarterback Chase Daniel had a strong claim about the seeming officiating disparity:
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It’s almost like the officiating is trying to prove the national narrative wrong that the Chiefs get all the calls….in front of probably 50 Million people
Dak Prescott had a modestly strong performance, completing 27 of 39 attempts for 320 yards and a touchdown each to Lamb and Javonte Williams against an interception to Jaylen Watson. Malik Davis added another score in three carries on the ground.
Patrick Mahomes, meanwhile, completed 23 of 34 attempts for 261 yards and four touchdowns. Two of them went to Rashee Rice, who covered 92 yards on eight catches. Travis Kelce and Marquise Brown also scored one each.