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Chiefs vs. Cowboys: Two must-know storylines for Thanksgiving Day showdown | NFL.com
1) Chiefs look to increase scoring against improved Dallas defense
The Chiefs are still limited at times on the scoreboard, averaging 21 points per game in their past three games, although there were at least signs of life from the offense in last week’s OT win over the Colts. Down 20-9, the Chiefs scored 14 of their 23 points in the final nine minutes of regulation and in overtime. Patrick Mahomes led them to a 494-yard outing, and they would have scored more had they not gone 1 for 6 in the red zone. Only the Colts (48) have more red-zone possessions than the Chiefs (47), but Kansas City has converted only 28 of them into touchdowns, for a middle-of-the-pack conversion rate of 59.6 percent. Dallas’ defense has struggled in the red zone this season, allowing a 69.0 percent TD rate on 42 possessions, including 3 for 3 against the Eagles on Sunday. But the Cowboys clamped down after allowing three touchdowns in their first three series, holding the Eagles scoreless for the final 41:32 in a stirring comeback. Quinnen Williams has been dominant in two games and has elevated the entire unit, which could be bad news with Chiefs guard Trey Smith missing this game.
RB Kareem Hunt Earns “AFC Offensive Player of the Week” Honors | The Mothership
Hunt, who rushed for a season-high 104 yards on Sunday – was named “AFC Offensive Player of the Week” on Wednesday in recognition of his efforts. This marks his second time winning the award, and the first time since Week 9 of the 2018 season.
Pro Football Focus credited Hunt with seven forced missed tackles and 81 yards after contact in Sunday’s game as the veteran tailback churned his legs for a season-high 10 rushing first downs. Only Colts’ running back Jonathan Taylor, who rushed for 11 first downs in Week 10, recorded a higher total in a single game this season.
Hunt currently leads the Chiefs in total touches (129), rushing yards (457) and scrimmage touchdowns (8) heading into Week 13, and now with a critical showdown against the Dallas Cowboys up next, Hunt and the rest of the Chiefs’ offense will look to keep things rolling on Thanksgiving.
Offensively, Dak Prescott’s elite play has made the Cowboys irrepressible. KC is also a member of the sub-100 rushing, sub-200 passing defensive club, but they haven’t faced a passing game this relentless all season. With two elite receivers and a fearless quarterback, Dallas is stylistically way outside the Chiefs’ comfort zone.
2025 NFL Defensive Tiers Week 13: Texans on Top; Eagles Drop; Browns Hold Firm | FOX Sports
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