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Chiefs make 2 practice squad elevations for Thanksgiving game

Chiefs make 2 practice squad elevations for Thanksgiving game

On Wednesday, the Kansas City Chiefs announced a pair of practice squad elevations ahead of Thursday’s matchup with the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.

Safety Mike Edwards and offensive tackle Esa Pole will be available for the contest.

Edwards was a member of the team’s 2023 squad. He started five games during his season in Kansas City. He then added starts in all four postseason games — including Super Bowl LVIII. He returned to Kansas City after spending 2024 with the Buffalo Bills and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, his original team.

After being released in Kansas City’s final cuts out...

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Chiefs-Cowboys Wednesday injury report: 3 out Thursday; 1 coming back

Chiefs-Cowboys Wednesday injury report: 3 out Thursday; 1 coming back

Each practice day of the season, the Kansas City Chiefs release an official injury report leading up to the next game. In the NFL’s Week 13, the Chiefs will be on the road to face the Dallas Cowboys this Thursday: Thanksgiving Day. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. Arrowhead Time.

Here is the Chiefs’ final official injury report of the week, including game designations.

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Some notes

  • Two of the Chiefs’ players — tight end Noah Gray (concussion) and right guard Trey Smith (ankle) were listed as did not participate in all three practices this...
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Kareem Hunt named AFC’s offensive player of the week for Week 12

Kareem Hunt named AFC’s offensive player of the week for Week 12

The NFL has named Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt as its AFC offensive player of the week for Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season.

This is Hunt’s second offensive player of the week award. He also won it in Week 9 of 2018.

Filling in for injured starter Isiah Pacheco, Hunt had 30 carries for 104 yards and a touchdown (plus three catches for 26 yards) during Sunday’s come-from-behind, 23-20 overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts, which moved the Chiefs to 6-5 for the season and kept their 2025 playoff hopes alive.

With 33 offensive touches, the...

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Madden Simulation: A special Thanksgiving Chiefs vs. Cowboys matchup

Madden Simulation: A special Thanksgiving Chiefs vs. Cowboys matchup

On Thursday, the (6-5) Kansas City Chiefs will be on the road taking on the (5-5-1) Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Let’s see how the game plays out in the “Madden NFL 26” video game!

First quarter

On just the second play of the game, wide receiver Xavier Worthy takes a slant route and explodes upfield for 42 yards, instantly flipping the field in the Chiefs’ favor. The drive, however, stalls when tight end Travis Kelce is stopped a yard short of the sticks on a drag route. Head coach Andy Reid sends placekicker Harrison Butker out to drill...

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Chiefs’ coaches preview Cowboys’ defensive line and wide receivers

Chiefs’ coaches preview Cowboys’ defensive line and wide receivers

We’re expecting good food and good football across the country on Thursday afternoon, as the second game of the NFL’s Thanksgiving Day slate will be an exciting matchup between the (6-5) Kansas City Chiefs and the (5-5-1) Dallas Cowboys. Each team will be using momentum from a comeback victory to overcome fatigue from a short turnaround; both teams played on Sunday.

Speaking to reporters, head coach Andy Reid identified the Cowboys’ defensive line as a clear strength. It played a key role in their 24-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

“It starts up front with them,” said Reid....

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Chiefs’ Kareem Hunt on 30-carry outing against Colts: ‘It’s fun’

Chiefs’ Kareem Hunt on 30-carry outing against Colts: ‘It’s fun’

The Kansas City Chiefs would not have escaped with Sunday’s much-needed 23-20 overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts without a vintage performance by running back Kareem Hunt. Now in his eighth season, Hunt finished the game with 30 carries for 104 yards and a touchdown. He added three receptions for 26 yards in the passing game. Those 33 touches were the most in a game since his rookie season.

“It’s fun,” he said of the opportunity before Tuesday’s practice. “I definitely get to play a lot of football. That’s what I love to do, so it’s fun.”

But Hunt’s coaches...

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Chiefs News 11/26: Steve Spagnuolo talks Chris Jones’ practice effort

Chiefs News 11/26: Steve Spagnuolo talks Chris Jones’ practice effort

The latest

Chiefs’ quote of the day

“I’ve noticed he has been practicing at a high level. It just appeared to be different to me in the last two weeks — and I think it’s showing up on the field.”

— Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo on defensive tackle Chris Jones

Chiefs vs. Cowboys on Thanksgiving: Prediction, pick, odds, where to watch, live stream, kickoff time | CBS Sports

Chiefs taking over as America’s team: This game is going to bring families together. They might be united in their hatred toward two of the NFL’s most...

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Chiefs-Cowboys: 5 things to watch on Thanksgiving Day

Chiefs-Cowboys: 5 things to watch on Thanksgiving Day

The (6-5) Kansas City Chiefs will take on the (5-5-1) Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day for the 11th time the franchise has played on Turkey Day. The game will kick off at 3:30 p.m. Arrowhead time from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Both teams are deep in the playoff hunt for their respective conferences and have a small margin for error.

The Chiefs are 5-5 historically on Thanksgiving; the most recent was a 19-10 win over the Denver Broncos in 2006. The last time Kansas City visited Dallas on Thanksgiving was in 1995; they lost 24-12.

Featuring two of the...

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Chiefs face Cowboys: Week 13 news, injury updates and previews

Chiefs face Cowboys: Week 13 news, injury updates and previews

For the first time since 2006, the (6-5) Kansas City Chiefs will play on Thanksgiving Day in another matchup with a playoff hopeful: the (5-5-1) Dallas Cowboys. The Chiefs will be this season’s visitor for the annual holiday game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, kicking off at 3:30 p.m. Arrowhead time. It will be one of three NFL games on Thursday.

Kansas City is looking to build off a 23-20 overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts and continue making up ground in the AFC playoff race. The Cowboys are energized following an incredible comeback to beat the Philadelphia Eagles...

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Chiefs-Cowboys Tuesday injury report: 2 players held out, 3 back to work

Chiefs-Cowboys Tuesday injury report: 2 players held out, 3 back to work

Each practice day of the season, the Kansas City Chiefs release an official injury report leading up to the next game. In the NFL’s Week 13, the Chiefs will be on the road to face the Dallas Cowboys this Thursday: Thanksgiving Day. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. Arrowhead Time.

Here is the Chiefs’ second official injury report of the week:

Chiefs

Cowboys

Some notes

  • Just as in the Chiefs’ estimated injury report on Monday, tight end Noah Gray (concussion) and right guard Trey Smith (ankle) were the only players did not participate in practice. Now...
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The Chiefs’ 3 biggest questions for Week 13’s game against the Cowboys

The Chiefs’ 3 biggest questions for Week 13’s game against the Cowboys

The Kansas City Chiefs are 6-5 after Sunday’s 23-20 overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts that kept their playoff hopes alive. Now the team has a short week as they prepare to play the (5-5-1) Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Thanksgiving Day.

Here’s what I’ll be wondering as the Week 13 matchup gets underway.

The Kansas City Chiefs are 6-5 after Sunday’s 23-20 overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts that kept their playoff hopes alive. Now the team has a short week as they prepare to play the 5-5-1 Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Thanksgiving Day.

*Here’s what...

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NFL Power Rankings Week 13 Roundup: Chiefs rise after beating Colts

NFL Power Rankings Week 13 Roundup: Chiefs rise after beating Colts

After a 23-20 overtime win, the Kansas City Chiefs are alive and well in the AFC playoff race. The crucial win over the Indianapolis Colts improved the team’s perception around the league. Each site’s power rankings moved the Chiefs up ahead of the Week 13 game against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day.

Here’s this week’s sampling:


NFL.com: 12

(Up from 15)

This was a season-preserving win, no doubt, and Kansas City slayed the one-possession-game dragon by beating Indianapolis. The Chiefs might have won 12 one-score games a season ago, but prior to Sunday, they’d lost five straight...

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