Thanksgiving Showdown: Cowboys Host Chiefs in a High-Stakes Clash
Nothing embodies the spirit of Thanksgiving quite like the NFL’s celebrated tradition of the Dallas Cowboys taking the field on this festive day. This year, the excitement reaches new heights as the Cowboys prepare to face the Kansas City Chiefs at AT&T Stadium, marking a pivotal Week 13 encounter that fans are eagerly anticipating. This matchup will be the 58th time Dallas has graced the holiday stage, continuing a legacy that began in 1966, with the Cowboys participating in every Thanksgiving game since—save for the years 1975 and 1977.
A Rich Thanksgiving History
Over the decades, the Cowboys have built a storied history on Thanksgiving, boasting an impressive record of 34 wins, 22 losses, and one tie, translating to a winning percentage of .605. The team has claimed victory in their last two Thanksgiving appearances, defeating the New York Giants in 2022 and the Washington Commanders in 2023.
As the Cowboys aim to extend their Thanksgiving win streak, they also seek to maintain their home dominance against the Chiefs, having won their last five meetings at AT&T Stadium.
Cowboys’ Recent Performances
This year, the anticipation is palpable, especially with the Cowboys’ recent form. Following their decisive victories, including a significant win against the Commanders, the team appears poised to make a strong statement against Kansas City. Dak Prescott, the team’s standout quarterback, has been instrumental in their success, and fans are hopeful he can replicate his past performances on this festive stage.
Year-by-Year Breakdown of Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Games
The Cowboys’ Thanksgiving history is a testament to their resilience and competitive spirit. Here’s a look at their year-by-year results:
1966: vs. Cleveland Browns W, 26-14
1967: vs. St. Louis Cardinals W, 46-21
1968: vs. Washington W, 29-20
1969: vs. San Francisco 49ers T, 24-24
1970: vs. Green Bay Packers W, 16-3
1971: vs. Los Angeles Rams W, 28-21
1972: vs. San Francisco 49ers L, 31-10
1973: vs. Miami Dolphins L, 14-7
1974: vs. Washington W, 24-23
1976: vs. St. Louis Cardinals W, 19-14
1978: vs. Washington W, 37-10
1979: vs. Houston Oilers L, 30-24
1980: vs. Seattle Seahawks W, 51-7
1981: vs. Chicago Bears W, 10-9
1982: vs. Cleveland Browns W, 31-14
1983: vs. St. Louis Cardinals W, 35-17
1984: vs. New England Patriots W, 20-17
1985: vs. St. Louis Cardinals W, 35-17
1986: vs. Seattle Seahawks W, 31-14
1987: vs. Minnesota Vikings L, 44-38 (OT)
1988: vs. Houston Oilers L, 25-17
1989: vs. Philadelphia Eagles L, 27-0
1990: vs. Washington W, 27-17
1991: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers W, 20-10
1992: vs. New York Giants W, 30-3
1993: vs. Miami Dolphins L, 16-14
1994: vs. Green Bay Packers W, 42-31
1995: vs. Kansas City Chiefs W, 24-12
1996: vs. Washington W, 21-10
1997: vs. Tennessee Titans L, 27-14
1998: vs. Minnesota Vikings L, 46-36
1999: vs. Miami Dolphins W, 20-0
2000: vs. Minnesota Vikings L, 27-15
2001: vs. Denver Broncos L, 26-24
2002: vs. Washington W, 27-20
2003: vs. Miami Dolphins L, 40-21
2004: vs. Chicago Bears W, 21-7
2005: vs. Denver Broncos L, 24-21 (OT)
2006: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers W, 38-10
2007: vs. New York Jets W, 34-3
2008: vs. Seattle Seahawks W, 34-9
2009: vs. Oakland Raiders W, 24-7
2010: vs. New Orleans Saints L, 30-27
2011: vs. Miami Dolphins W, 20-19
2012: vs. Washington L, 38-31
2013: vs. Oakland Raiders W, 31-24
2014: vs. Philadelphia Eagles L, 33-10
2015: vs. Carolina Panthers L, 33-14
2016: vs. Washington W, 31-26
2017: vs. Los Angeles Chargers L, 28-6
2018: vs. Washington W, 31-23
2019: vs. Buffalo Bills L, 26-15
2020: vs. Washington Football Team L, 41-16
2021: vs. Las Vegas Raiders L, 36-33
2022: vs. New York Giants W, 28-20
2023: vs. Washington Commanders W, 45-10
As the Cowboys gear up to face the Chiefs, the stakes are high. The anticipation surrounding this clash is palpable, with fans and players alike eager to see if the Cowboys can continue their Thanksgiving success against a formidable Kansas City team. The atmosphere at AT&T Stadium is expected to be electric, setting the stage for what promises to be a memorable holiday showdown.
