The Thanksgiving Day matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs started as a potential disaster for Dak Prescott. On the opening drive, the quarterback threw a costly interception on third-and-4, targeting George Pickens but finding Kansas City’s Jaylen Watson instead.
The Chiefs quickly turned the turnover into a touchdown, putting Dallas in an early hole during a pivotal game for their playoff survival.
LeSean McCoy Mocked Dak Prescott After Interception
Former running back LeSean McCoy wasted no time highlighting the turnover on social media. He mocked the Cowboys quarterback by reminding fans that it is “still the regular season,” a jab at Prescott’s history of postseason struggles. The interception marked Prescott’s eighth of the 2025 campaign, renewing concerns about his consistency following the mistake against a blitz.
Come on Dak it’s still the regular season dont turn into playoff Dak in November🥀 🦃 🦃 #weDemBOYZ
— LeSean Shady Mccoy (@CutonDime25) November 27, 2025
Despite the rough beginning, Prescott entered the game with momentum. He currently holds a B grade and ranks seventh in the PFSN QB Impact metric.
In Week 12, he broke Tony Romo’s franchise passing yardage record against the Philadelphia Eagles and came off a strong performance against the Las Vegas Raiders, where he threw for 268 yards and four touchdowns. Entering Week 13, Prescott had amassed 34,378 career yards and led the team in completions, completion percentage, and passer rating.
How Did Cowboys Secure the Victory?
The Cowboys refused to fold after the early deficit. Prescott settled down, showing improved poise as he connected with CeeDee Lamb for a 15-yard touchdown in the first quarter to answer Kansas City’s fast start. He also converted a crucial fourth down to keep the offense moving. In the second quarter, Brandon Aubrey cut further into the lead with a 49-yard field goal.
However, the game remained tight. The Dallas defense struggled to contain Travis Kelce, and frustrations flared as Prescott complained about officiating, echoing issues from the earlier Packers-Lions game.
Yet, the Cowboys found a way to win. Malik Davis scored his first rushing touchdown since 2022 in the second quarter, which proved to be the difference in the 17-14 victory.
The win moves Dallas to 5-5-1, keeping them alive in the NFC East race behind the 8-3 Eagles. The victory was essential for their wild card hopes, as the Los Angeles Rams (9-2), Green Bay Packers (8-3-1), Seattle Seahawks (8-3), Chicago Bears (8-3), and San Francisco 49ers (8-4) all remain ahead in the standings.