Dallas Cowboys and Chiefs Thanksgiving showdown set to break NFL viewership records
As Thanksgiving approaches, excitement builds in Dallas Cowboys Nation. In just 24 hours, the Cowboys will take the field for a highly anticipated matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Riding high on the momentum of back-to-back victories, Dallas is eager to keep its slim playoff hopes alive.
Injury Report and Team Updates
Despite the challenges of a short week, the Cowboys have managed to avoid significant injuries. However, they will be missing starting left tackle Tyler Guyton for the game. Fortunately, Dallas has a reliable backup in Nate Thomas, who will step in to protect quarterback Dak Prescott.
Anticipation for Record-Breaking Viewership
This Thanksgiving Day clash is shaping up to be one of the most significant holiday games in recent memory, with the NFL hoping for a record-breaking audience. The last Thanksgiving record was set in 2022 when the Cowboys faced the Giants, attracting 42.1 million viewers. In that game, Dallas triumphed 28-20, overcoming a halftime deficit thanks to standout performances from CeeDee Lamb and Ezekiel Elliott.
Both the Chiefs and Cowboys currently stand as the 10th seed in their respective conferences, with Kansas City at 6-5 and Dallas at 5-5-1. Each team is keen to break into playoff contention, and their recent comeback victories against formidable opponents have only heightened the stakes for this encounter.
The Cowboys’ Home Field Advantage
Historically, the Cowboys have been dominant at home against the Chiefs. It’s been 50 years since Dallas last lost to Kansas City in their own stadium, and they have won the last five meetings in Dallas. Fans are hopeful this trend will continue, adding another layer of excitement to an already thrilling matchup.
As the countdown to kickoff continues, the anticipation grows—not just for the game itself, but for the potential to witness history in the making as two storied franchises collide on one of the NFL’s biggest stages.
