The Dallas Cowboys really have a chance to make things interesting in the NFC Playoff Picture if they are able to beat the Chiefs on Thanksgiving, as Dallas would improve to 6-5-1 and really begin to put the rest of the NFC on notice.
Riding a two-game win streak, the defense has played well, and the offense does what it does best. Overall, Dallas might soon emerge as one of the more complete teams in the league if it can keep this up.
Well, the Chiefs are no slouches, and this is going to be a heated, back-and-forth game. Fortunately, we have you covered with three wildly bold predictions for Thursday's game.
Cowboys' bold predictions for huge Thanksgiving Day showdown against the Chiefs
Cowboys intercept Patrick Mahomes at least two times
Patrick Mahomes has thrown five interceptions across the Chiefs' last four games, so he is putting the ball in harm's way quite often. This could be perfect for the Cowboys' defense as that unit continues to gel with all the new additions.
He's not been nearly as efficient this year as in previous seasons, and in all honesty, the Chiefs' offense is nothing overwhelming at all. Dallas has the personnel on defense to at least matchup with the Chiefs' weapons, and if the DL can pressure Mahomes, which feels likely with Trey Smith likely set to miss this game, he'll be forced into some tough situations and might make some errant throws.
This is where the Dallas defense can capitalize and steal a possession or two.
CeeDee Lamb has at least 100 yards and catches at least 70% of his targets
CeeDee Lamb has caught at least 70% of his targets in three games this year, and in the win over the eagles in Week 13, he caught just four of his 11 targets. For the third time this year, Lamb is going to hit the 100-yard mark, but he'll also catch at least 70% of his targets as well.
The Chiefs' defense allows a completion percentage of 69.5%, which is the third-worst mark in the NFL. The Cowboys' passing offense really has a chance to do something special here.
Another walk-off field goal from Brandon Aubrey clinches the win for Dallas
The Dallas Cowboys are probably about as good as the Chiefs, as the defensive improvements are obvious, and they do have the better offense. Dallas is typically playing some strong football at home as well. It could be a fun afternoon for Cowboys' fans, as this team is going to hang with the three-time defending AFC Champions for a full 60 minutes, and kicker Brandon Aubrey, for the second week in a row, will hit a game-winning field goal.
The momentum is real in Dallas, and the Cowboys are back on their home turf just four days after an emotional, come-from-behind win against the Philadelphia Eagles.