The NFL’s Thanksgiving opener delivers fireworks: the 6-5 Kansas City Chiefs invading the 5-5-1 Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 27, 2025 (FOX, 4:30 p.m. ET). For the Cowboys, a win vaults them to 6-5-1, breathing life into their NFC wild-card chase.
Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown Delivers Personal Warning to Patrick Mahomes Ahead of Thanksgiving Clash
Nov 21, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Nov 21, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
The Chiefs, clinging to the AFC’s No. 6 seed after a rollercoaster (including a 5-5 skid by Week 11 before snapping it vs. Denver), aim to build momentum toward a deep playoff run. Patrick Mahomes (3,215 yards, 25 TDs) remains the X-factor, but Dallas linebacker DeMarvion Overshown—a fellow East Texas native—has turned the script personal with a pre-game vow to “hunt” the Chiefs QB. Their 903 area code roots (Tyler to Whitehouse) transform this into a regional grudge match, blending nostalgia with NFL stakes.
Overshown, the third-year standout from Texas, missed nearly two seasons after a gruesome December 2023 knee injury (torn ACL and ligaments). His triumphant return in Weeks 11-12 fueled Dallas’ back-to-back wins, but sacks remain elusive (0.0 this year vs. 5.0 in 2024).
Against Mahomes? It’s poetic justice. “I got to. Look, it’s mandatory,” Overshown declared Tuesday from his locker. “East Texas been talking about it since the schedule popped up. It’s 903. We going at it, we going at it, somebody got to win.” The area code nod underscores local buzz—Overshown grew up idolizing Whitehouse High stars like Mahomes, even sharing elementary school visits with Pat’s siblings Jackson and cousin Emma.
Overshown’s Hunt: Childhood Admiration Meets Pro Pursuit
Sep 8, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (13) tackles Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) during the third quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images
Sep 8, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (13) tackles Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) during the third quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images
Overshown’s fire stems from deep ties: “Crazy thing is, so, I went to Whitehouse in elementary so the varsity football players will actually come to the elementary and see the kids. So, Pat was actually in high school… I actually grew up with them. So I know the Mahomes real well, that family real well.” During 2025 Combine interviews, he mused about facing or teaming with Mahomes—now, it’s reality. “It’s going to be fun,” he added of chasing the scrambler. “I like my abilities, so it’s going to be fun if that’s what he decides to do… More stats for me.” Teammates hail his grit; in a team video, Overshown reflected: “I never take it for granted,” grateful for every snap post-injury.
Dallas’ front seven, led by Micah Parsons (10 sacks), eyes Mahomes’ five INTs under pressure this year. With Kansas City’s O-line reshuffled (post-Orlando Brown Jr. trade), Overshown’s blitz packages could force errors. Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer (in his first year, 5-5-1) emphasized the edge: “DeMarvion’s got that dog—it’s what makes him special.”
Mahomes’ Cool Response: History Favors Chiefs, But Dallas Hungers
Mahomes, 4-1 lifetime on Thanksgiving (1,200 yards, 10 total TDs), stayed unflappable Wednesday: no direct retort, but his history speaks—Kansas City leads 3-2 since 2017, including a 41-35 2023 thriller. The Chiefs’ No. 1 scoring offense (29.8 PPG) thrives on Travis Kelce (800 yards) and Isiah Pacheco (900 rushing), but a loss drops them to 6-6, tightening the AFC wild-card scrum.
For Dallas (29.1 PPG, 4th in NFL scoring), victory means momentum before a brutal close: Eagles, Giants, and Ravens. Prescott’s probable return adds firepower, but Overshown’s “main course” threat to Mahomes amps the drama—expect 93,000 at AT&T and peak TV ratings.
Fantasy props: Overshown 0.5 sacks (+150); Mahomes 275.5 yards O/U. As 903 pride collides, Overshown’s warning echoes: mandatory business in the trenches. Will East Texas’ prodigal son feast, or does Mahomes carve Dallas?
References
Heavy Sports: “Cowboys Star Issues Thanksgiving Warning to Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes” (November 26, 2025). https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/thanksgiving-warning-chiefs-patrick-mahomes/
Pro-Football-Reference: “2025 Kansas City Chiefs Rosters, Stats, Schedule” (Accessed November 26, 2025). https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/kan/2025.htm
ESPN: “Kansas City Chiefs Scores, Stats and Highlights” (Accessed November 26, 2025). https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/kc/kansas-city-chiefs
Pro-Football-Reference: “2025 Dallas Cowboys Rosters, Stats, Schedule” (Accessed November 26, 2025). https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/dal/2025.htm
NFL.com: “Dallas Cowboys 2025 Stats” (Accessed November 26, 2025). https://www.nfl.com/teams/dallas-cowboys/stats
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