Kansas City Chiefs vs Dallas Cowboys: Score, History & Stats

NFL rivals don’t cross paths often, but when they do, the games tend to matter. The Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs have met just 13 times across the decades, and their most recent collision—a Thanksgiving thriller on November 27, 2025—pushed the Cowboys to an 8-5 all-time series lead. Dak Prescott outdueled Patrick Mahomes with 320 passing yards, and the Cowboys held on for a 31-28 win that kept their playoff hopes alive.

All-time series record: Cowboys lead 8-5 · Most recent game: Cowboys 31-28 Chiefs (Nov 27, 2025) · Previous matchup: Chiefs 19-9 Cowboys (Nov 20, 2021) · Total meetings: 13 games · Next game date: Nov 27, 2025 (Thanksgiving)

The head-to-head table below consolidates series data from FootballDB alongside 2025 game stats confirmed by ESPN.

Has Dallas Cowboys ever beaten Kansas City Chiefs?

Yes, emphatically. The Dallas Cowboys have beaten the Kansas City Chiefs eight times in 13 all-time meetings, with the latest victory coming on Thanksgiving Day 2025 in a dramatic 31-28 win that sealed the series advantage for Dallas.

All-time series record

FootballDB’s complete head-to-head record shows the Cowboys hold an 8-5 edge over the Chiefs through 2025. The rivalry stretches back to 1995, though the teams have met infrequently—just 13 times across three decades. Dallas has won three of the last four matchups, including the 2025 Thanksgiving thriller and a 28-17 victory in 2017.

Key victories for Cowboys

• Cowboys 31-28 Chiefs (November 27, 2025) — Prescott outdueled Mahomes in thriller
• Cowboys 28-17 Chiefs (November 5, 2017) — Dallas dominated at Arrowhead
• Cowboys 24-12 Chiefs (November 23, 1995) — First Thanksgiving meeting

The catch: the Chiefs won the most recent meeting before 2025, taking a 19-9 decision in 2021 that showcased their defensive prowess. Kansas City also edged Dallas 17-16 in 2013 in one of the tighter finishes in series history.

Who is favored to win, Chiefs or Cowboys?

Based on the 2025 Thanksgiving matchup result, the Cowboys entered as slight home favorites and converted that edge into a victory. Both teams came into Week 13 sitting at 6-6, making this a pivotal game for playoff positioning in the NFC and AFC races.

2025 odds and picks

The Thanksgiving matchup at AT&T Stadium gave Dallas the home-field edge, though neither team was playing their best football entering the game. The Cowboys’ ability to execute late—moving chains on third down after Kansas City’s late touchdown drive—sealed the outcome.

Recent form analysis

• Cowboys: 4-2 at home entering Week 13
• Chiefs: 1-5 away record entering Week 13
• Both teams: 6-6 overall through Week 12

What was the score of the latest Kansas City Chiefs vs Dallas Cowboys game?

The Cowboys defeated the Chiefs 31-28 on November 27, 2025, in a Thanksgiving Day thriller at AT&T Stadium. The box score breakdown from ESPN shows how each quarter unfolded in this back-and-forth battle.

2025 Thanksgiving game details

• Cowboys: 7-10-3-11 = 31 points
• Chiefs: 14-0-0-14 = 28 points

Dak Prescott finished 27 of 39 for 320 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception, while Patrick Mahomes went 23 of 34 for 261 yards with 4 touchdowns but absorbed 3 sacks for 18 yards in losses. CeeDee Lamb led Dallas receivers with 92 yards and 2 touchdowns on 8 catches.

2021 matchup recap

The previous meeting saw Kansas City’s defense dominate in a 19-9 Chiefs victory on November 21, 2021. That game featured a much lower-scoring affair, with the Chiefs’ defense forcing multiple turnovers while Kansas City’s offense managed just enough points against a struggling Dallas unit.

What is the history of Cowboys vs Chiefs matchups?

The Cowboys and Chiefs have met 13 times since 1995, with Dallas holding a commanding 8-5 advantage. The rivalry has produced memorable games across different eras, from the mid-90s Super Bowl window through the Mahomes era.

Head-to-head stats

Five matchups stand out as turning points in the series history, each reflecting the different strengths each team brought to the field in that particular season.

The table below captures the key games that define this rivalry, with scores and notable details sourced from FootballDB and ESPN.

Notable games

The 2017 matchup at Arrowhead Stadium proved the Cowboys could win in Kansas City’s house—a 28-17 victory that showcased Dallas’s offensive balance. The 2013 game was decided by a single point, with the Chiefs escaping 17-16 in a defensive struggle.

The pattern: Dallas has won the higher-scoring games while Kansas City has excelled when the matchup turns into a defensive battle. The 2025 Thanksgiving game reversed that trend—the highest-scoring meeting in series history went to the Cowboys.

When is the next Chiefs vs Cowboys game?

The most recent game occurred on November 27, 2025, marking the first Thanksgiving Day meeting between these franchises since 1995. Both teams entered at 6-6, making the game a critical junction for their respective playoff trajectories.

2025 schedule details

The Week 13 matchup on Thanksgiving represented a rare primetime crossover between these franchises. NFL schedules typically avoid pairing non-division opponents in high-visibility slots, making this collision particularly notable for fans who rarely get to see these teams face off.

Thanksgiving tradition

The Cowboys have hosted Thanksgiving games for decades at AT&T Stadium (formerly Texas Stadium), making this matchup a natural fit for the holiday tradition. The 1995 meeting between these teams also occurred on Thanksgiving, though the rosters and gameplay styles differed dramatically from the 2025 edition.

Summary

The Cowboys’ 31-28 Thanksgiving victory reshaped the head-to-head narrative, pushing Dallas to an 8-5 series lead and keeping their playoff hopes alive at 6-6. Prescott’s 320-yard, 2-TD performance against Mahomes’ 4-TD but 3-sack effort provided the statistical story, while the Cowboys’ time-of-possession dominance (30:54 to 29:06) and penalty differential (7-50 yards vs 10-119 yards) explained the outcome. For Dallas fans, this game finally delivered the statement victory their 6-6 record had obscured. For Chiefs Kingdom, the road woes continue—1-5 away from Arrowhead—and November scheduling continues to haunt a team built for January.

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