The Dallas Cowboys didn’t just win a marquee game. But they detonated one. Hours after Dallas dismantled the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving, team owner Jerry Jones went on 105.3 The Fan and dropped a statement that tells you exactly how massive this victory felt inside the building.
“Being that it’s this morning, I don’t think there’s ever been one to top it. And we’ve had some really momentous games out there on Thanksgiving day…Haven’t heard the numbers, but we could break all records for Thanksgiving,” Jones added. He hasn’t seen the final ratings yet, but believes this one “could break all records.” Coming from a man who’s hosted a decade of holiday blockbusters, that’s not casual praise.
Jones’ reaction wasn’t an emotional overflow, the Cowboys earned that kind of talk by playing their cleanest, most complete game of the season. And the guys who mattered most showed up in ways that made Kansas City look unprepared, outmuscled, and outmatched. And before Jones’ powerful words, the Cowboys’ Hall of Fame WR Michael Irvin sent a ferocious message to the Chiefs nation.
Dallas’ Stars Back Up Jerry Jones’ Claim With Statement Performances
Dak Prescott Controls the Game
Dak Prescott didn’t just manage the offense; he dictated everything. He finished with 320 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 turnovers by repeatedly punishing Kansas City’s secondary anytime they threatened to tighten up. His third-down efficiency was the backbone of the offensive rhythm.
Prescott also extended plays with his legs, adding a few rushing yards and forcing the Chiefs to respect his mobility at key moments. In the previous game against the Philadelphia Eagles, he also achieved a new height by not losing to the Eagles in Dallas games eight times straight.
CeeDee Lamb Continues WR1 Dominance
Lamb was the matchup nightmare Kansas City couldn’t solve. He hauled in 7 catches for 112 yards and a touchdown, including a sideline strike that broke the game open early in the third quarter. His route precision and yards-after-catch ability turned routine completions into chain-moving plays. When Dallas needed a spark, it came from Lamb’s hands almost every time, just like Schottenheimer believed in him.
George Pickens Is Becoming a Problem for Defenses
Pickens might be the most valuable midseason acquisition in the league right now. Against Kansas City, he posted 6 catches for 88 yards, bullying corners on the boundary and ripping off chunk plays after contact. His physicality forced the Chiefs to roll coverage his way, which opened space for Lamb and the tight ends. Jones hinted earlier in the week that Pickens had changed the “math” of their offense. And this game was proof. Also, Jones has switched on a green signal earlier this week on Pickens’ future as a Cowboy.
Malik Davis Brings the Ground Punch
Davis didn’t need 20 carries to make an impact. He gave Dallas exactly what its committee-run game needed. The efficiency and toughness. Davis put up 3 carries for 47 yards and a touchdown, with which the Cowboys demoralized Kansas City’s front in a 17-14 win in the 2nd quarter. His ability to break arm tackles kept Dallas ahead of the sticks and allowed the offense to stay balanced. Glad that did not make Brian Schottenheimer’s decision on Jaydon Blue dirty.
Why This Win Mattered So Much to Jerry Jones
Jones wasn’t exaggerating. This wasn’t just a Cowboys win. It was a national-stage throttling of the league’s most respected dynasty. Add in:
- A four-touchdown margin
- The offense stacked 430 total yards
- The defense forced two turnovers
- A Thanksgiving spotlight with massive TV eyes
… and you get exactly the type of performance that makes the Cowboys owner start talking about “all-time” wins. If Dallas keeps stacking games like this, Jones’ morning-after claim may look less like excitement. And more like the moment people realized the Cowboys had turned into something real.