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George Pickens Returns for Cowboys' Thanksgiving Showdown

11/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is set to play against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving Day despite knee and calf injuries.
He missed practice but was a full participant by Wednesday.
Pickens ranks second in receiving yards with 1,054 and third in touchdowns with eight.
The game kicks off at 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS as the Cowboys pursue a playoff surge.

History

Historical Context

The tradition of NFL Thanksgiving Day games began in 1934 when the Detroit Lions hosted the Chicago Bears, drawing a record crowd of 26,000. This annual event was initiated by Lions owner George A. Richards to boost attendance and has since evolved to include the Dallas Cowboys, who joined in 1966, solidifying Thanksgiving's cultural significance in American sports.

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Story summary

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is set to play against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving Day despite knee and calf injuries.
He missed practice but was a full participant by Wednesday.
Pickens ranks second in receiving yards with 1,054 and third in touchdowns with eight.
The game kicks off at 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS as the Cowboys pursue a playoff surge.

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