The Kansas City Chiefs’ playoff chances took a major hit after a 31–28 Thanksgiving loss to the Dallas Cowboys, despite Patrick Mahomes throwing four touchdowns in his return to Texas.
Dallas overturned an early deficit to lead at half-time and held firm in a tense fourth quarter, with Dak Prescott guiding back-to-back scoring drives that kept the Chiefs at bay. The win marks the Cowboys’ second straight victory over last season’s Super Bowl contenders and their third consecutive win overall, improving to 6-5-1 and keeping their postseason hopes alive.
Meanwhile, the 6-6 Chiefs are now dangerously close to missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014, sitting behind both the Broncos and Chargers in the AFC West with five games remaining.
