Cowboys-Chiefs Thanksgiving matchup on CBS is the most-watched regular-season NFL game ever

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) and tight end Jake Ferguson (87) celebrate following an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

By Joe Reedy | Associated Press

PUBLISHED: December 3, 2025 at 10:17 PM CST | UPDATED: December 3, 2025 at 10:20 PM CST

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The Dallas Cowboys' 31-28 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving Day was the most-watched regular-season game in NFL history.

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