Thanksgiving in Dallas usually involves a Cowboys game with high-stakes football, but this year’s showdown with the Chiefs adds a sharper edge to the holiday rhythm. The afternoon carries the weight of two franchises built for big moments.

Around the NFL, the day has become as much about spectacle as the games themselves, with halftime turning into its own cultural checkpoint. Dallas, never shy about scale, leans into that reputation once again in Week 13.

And while the matchup sets the tone on the field, the break in the middle brings its own anticipation. A performance is already poised to shape the mood of the day, hinting at a show fit for one of November’s most watched stages.

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