Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts during the third quarter of the game against the Washington Commanders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

It's a mouth-watering matchup on Thanksgiving in Texas.

The Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs meet in a star-studded matchup, as both teams hope to keep their playoff hopes alive into December.

Both teams have struggled for most of the year, but things have begun to change recently. For the Cowboys, it's all about their trade deadline reinforcements and the health that came during that time. For the Chiefs, it's about rediscovering who they are.

Patrick Mahomes gets to go home for Thanksgiving, playing on the NFL's marquee holiday for the first time and the Chiefs' first time since 2006. The same can't be said for Dak Prescott's Cowboys, who are familiar with this stage.

Unlike your family at dinner, someone is going to walk away from this matchup with an empty stomach – and a big hit to their playoff dreams.

USA TODAY Sports is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from the Cowboys vs. Chiefs game on Thanksgiving. Follow along.

What time is the Cowboys vs. Chiefs Thanksgiving game?

The Cowboys and Chiefs game will kick off at 4:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 27.

What channel is Dallas Cowboys vs. Kansas City Chiefs?

The Dallas Cowboys vs Kansas City Chiefs game will be broadcast on CBS on Thursday.

Jim Nantz handles the play-by-play and Tony Romo joins him in the booth to provide analysis while Tracy Wolfson reports from the sidelines.

Cowboys vs. Chiefs live stream

For cord-cutters, Fubo carries NFL Network, as well as CBS, Fox and the ESPN family of networks, meaning you can catch NFL action all season with the streaming service.

NFL's proprietary streaming service, NFL+, will also carry the game.

Cowboys vs. Chiefs prediction

The Chiefs are coming off a thrilling overtime win over the Colts in Week 12. Now they get to battle a suddenly-hot Cowboys team on the road, on a short week, at a place that is familiar with the quick Thanksgiving turnaround. It feels like a recipe for disaster and probably is.

Kansas City has been playing with their food all season and now have no margin for error. Dallas can play without the weight of expectations, while their defense has really stepped up to compliment an already-electric offense. There's no place like home during the holidays. The Cowboys get it done in a close one, 31-27.

Cowboys inactives vs. Chiefs

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Chiefs inactives vs. Cowboys

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Cowboys vs. Chiefs live betting odds, moneyline, O/U

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  • Moneyline (ML): Kansas City -175 (Bet $175 to win $100) | Dallas +145 (Bet $100 to win $145)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Kansas City -3 (-115) | Dallas +3 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 52 (O: -110 | U: -110)

When was the first NFL Thanksgiving game?

The Lions would play the Bears in the first ever Thanksgiving Day NFL game in 1934. The site would be the University of Detroit Stadium with 26,000 people in attendance, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It's believed that more people would've attended if the stadium capacity was larger.

Detroit won the first Turkey Day contest by a score of 19-10, beginning a tradition that has withstood the test of time.

What is the Chiefs record on Thanksgiving?

The Chiefs have played 10 games on Thanksgiving in their history, posting a 5-5 record. Kansas City hasn't played a game on the holiday since 2006, when they defeated the Denver Broncos, 19-10.

What is the Cowboys record on Thanksgiving?

The Cowboys have a 34-22-1 record in 57 games played on Thanksgiving. They are riding a two-game winning streak on the holiday after defeating the New York Giants in 2023 and Washington Commanders in 2024.

Cowboys playoff odds

The Cowboys entered Week 13 with a 10% chance to make the playoffs, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. Dallas is currently in possession of the NFC's 10th seed, with two fewer wins than the last wild-card spot in the conference.

Chiefs playoff picture

The Chiefs head into Week 13 with a 54% chance to make the playoffs according to NFL Next Gen Stats. They are currently third in the AFC West and in possession of the 10th seed in the AFC, meaning they have plenty of work to do going forward.

AFC West standings

  1. Denver Broncos (9-2)
  2. Los Angeles Chargers (7-4)
  3. Kansas City Chiefs (6-5)
  4. Las Vegas Raiders (2-9)

NFC East standings

  1. Philadelphia Eagles (8-3)
  2. Dallas Cowboys (5-5-1)
  3. Washington Commanders (3-8)
  4. New York Giants (2-10)

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