Cowboys Get Blockbuster Thanksgiving Day Matchup Against Chiefs
Wednesday, the league started the day of its full schedule release with an announcement of a blockbuster Turkey Day battle.
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The Cowboys will host the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving Day. The game is set for a 3:30 p.m. start on CBS for a Week 13 contest.
With Dallas getting their first announcement of a game against a conference champion from last season, it makes sense that the other followed after.
Given the popularity of both franchises, it could turn in one of the biggest regular season draws in NFL history. The two teams do not meet often, so the league made clear to capitalize on this opportunity.
The celebrity of this game on paper may be unparalleled across the league. Dak Prescott versus Patrick Mahomes takes stage for a high profile quarterback matchup with stars littered elsewhere across the rosters.
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This is also the second major holiday game revealed for the Chiefs. They will host the Denver Broncos on Christmas Day.
Dallas and Kansas City last played in 2021 at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs took a 19-9 victory in the game.
After a strong draft showing and the head-turning trade for George Pickens, the Cowboys are riding a wave of momentum under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer. They also hope to get Prescott back in the saddle at 100%.
There are still 15 other questions to be answered in regard to the Cowboys schedule, but already fans are getting two treats on the slate for 2025.
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