Before the bye week, the Dallas Cowboys were multiple games under .500, with one of the worst defense in the NFL. In the last four days, they have beaten the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles, and the team they beat in the Super Bowl, the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Cowboys' offense was incredible after the first drive of the game, and the defense stopped the Chiefs on four straight drives and five overall, including two three-and-outs.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHere are some additional takeaways from the Thanksgiving game win, the Cowboys' third-straight victory that moved them above .500 for the first time this season.
A bounce-back game for Lamb
Nov 27, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) celebrates after catching a pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn ImagesDallas went to Lamb early and often in this game, giving him a chance to bounce back from his Week 12 performance. On the second drive of the game, they hit Lamb on 3rd and 7, 3rd and 9, and 3rd and 10 conversions with the last going for a TD.
This opened up the game for Lamb, who ended the game with seven receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown, along with over 50 hidden yards on three forced defensive pass interferene penalties.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLamb has had two games in which he disappointed, with several drops, both against the Philadelphia Eagles. Otherwise, he has been as he has been the last few seasons. Dallas still has two No. `1 receivers with him and Pickens.
Cowboys couldn’t get fourth down stops
Sep 8, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) celebrates with defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa (97) after a sack during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesThe Cowboys forced the Chiefs to fourth down three times, but Kansas City converted on all three fourth-down attempts, including two scores.
Mahomes threw the ball to a spot and allowed his pass catchers to make plays on the two conversions that went for touchdowns. Kelce caught one, and Rice did as the other. Those two plays were a 14-point swing for Kansas City, and the second score put the Chiefs up by one in the fourth quarter. The Cowboys overcame it and won, but the contest was close because of the Chiefs' success on fourth down.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementPrescott overcomes another bad start
Nov 27, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) walks into the stadium prior to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn ImagesDallas has been one of the worst teams in the league on opening dives. Prescott threw an interception on the first drive of the season, and the defense gave up a touchdown two plays later on a screen pass by the Chiefs.
Last week, the Cowboys came back from 21-0 against the defending Super Bowl champions, but the aura is different against Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid. Prescott didn’t care. He took the ball in the fourth quarter on two scoring drives, a touchdown and a field goal, and held the ball the final three minutes and 27 seconds to ensure Mahomes couldn’t get a chance to win or tie the game at the end.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementYou can find Mike Crum on Twitter @cdpiglet or on YouTube at Across the Cowboys podcast
This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: Prescott's resiliency among 3 major takeaways from Cowboys' Week 13 win
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