NFL Thanksgiving day Roundup: Packers, Cowboys, and Bengals Secure Victories
ARLINGTON, TX – Jordan Love threw for three touchdowns as the Green Bay Packers defeated the Detroit Lions, while the Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Bengals also claimed victories in a compelling slate of NFL Thanksgiving Day games. The Cowboys overcame a late push from Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Bengals snapped Baltimore’s five-game winning streak.
Thursday’s games showcased dramatic swings and pivotal performances as teams jockey for playoff positioning. Dallas’s win over Kansas City marked their third consecutive victory and a sweep of last season’s Super Bowl teams, while Cincinnati’s triumph offered a spark for a struggling Bengals squad.
Dak Prescott threw for two touchdowns, and Malik Davis sprinted 43 yards for a score as Dallas defeated Kansas City. The Cowboys (6-5-1) finished a sweep of last season’s Super Bowl teams with their third consecutive win, sending the Chiefs (6-6) back too .500. Despite the loss, Patrick Mahomes threw for four touchdowns, including two on fourth down, connecting with Travis Kelce and Rashee Rice for scores.
In Cincinnati,Joe Burrow threw two second-half touchdown passes in his return,leading the Bengals to a 32-14 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore (6-6) struggled with turnovers, losing three fumbles in the first half and five total throughout the game. Tanner Hudson and Andrei Iosivas each caught touchdown passes from burrow, while Demetrius Knight Jr. sealed the win with an interception of Lamar jackson.