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Although it was only Thanksgiving, the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Kansas City Chiefs had a playoff atmosphere. With both teams fighting to stay afloat in the postseason chase, you felt that whoever lost the game was realistically eliminated from the postseason. The Cowboys should be proud of their performance on Thursday. They stood toe-to-toe with a Chiefs team that has been the class of the NFL for most of this decade, and outlasted them in what feels their most desperate hour in some time. Dallas overcame a rocky start to quell any notion that Kansas City would run them out of the building. Dallas’ thrilling win keeps their playoff hopes alive and gives the team, along with their fans, confidence that they are resilient and won’t lie down no matter the opponent. Here are your stars of the game that feasted against Kansas City.
KaVontae Turpin
Last week, we saw Alijah Clark make a tremendous hustle play, which demonstrated the importance of never giving up on a play that resulted in a turnover. An honorable mention is in order for KaVontae Turpin for making a terrific effort play that saved a turnover. When George Pickens fumbled in the open field, you heard the gasp in the building that the Cowboys may have squandered a chance to take a two-score lead to further secure their grip on the lead. However, Turpin alertly saw the football loose and pounced on it before Kansas City could.
Shortly after, Brandon Aubrey gave the Cowboys a ten-point lead, and the Cowboys held on for the win. Without Turpin’s timeliness, there’s no telling what happens next. In addition, Turpin had three carries for 33 yards and two receptions for 28 yards. He contributed in multiple ways.
Jadeveon Clowney
The old man has still got it. Over the past two weeks, Jadeveon Clowney has really upped his game. Last week, he was pursuing Jalen Hurts out of the pocket, creating pressure but not quite getting home. This week, he got to Patrick Mahomes, sacking him twice.
His effort on his first sack was relentless. He also had six total tackles for the game. Nobody can replace what Micah Parsons meant to the Dallas defense as an edge rusher, but now that Parsons is gone, the Cowboys have had to rely on strength numbers and a committee of players to put pressure on the passer. A veteran like Clowney to help fill that spot is a great start, and he ate big against the Chiefs.
CeeDee Lamb
After the last game that CeeDee Lamb had, he needed to redeem himself in a major way. From the opening whistle, he did just that. After the Cowboys gave up an early 7-0 lead, Lamb connected with Dak Prescott for a 15-yard score. Lamb extended many key drives with critical catches on third downs or by drawing pass interference penalties.
His biggest play of the day came on a 51-yard hookup when Dallas was backed up against its...
