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Cowboys to Host Eagles on Thanksgiving as NFL Eyes Record Ratings

Cowboys to Host Eagles on Thanksgiving as NFL Eyes Record Ratings

Summary

The NFL will feature a big game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles on Thanksgiving Day in Week 12. This matchup is expected to attract a large TV audience because of the teams’ rivalry, strong players, and the holiday setting when many people watch football together.

Key Facts

  • The Cowboys will host the Eagles on Thanksgiving Day at 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX.
  • Last year’s Thanksgiving game between the Cowboys and Chiefs set a regular-season NFL viewership record with 57.2 million viewers.
  • The Cowboys and Eagles are bitter rivals in the NFC East division.
  • Both teams are expected to compete strongly in the 2026 season.
  • The Eagles have a strong team with stars like Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley, plus a strong defense.
  • The Cowboys are under pressure to improve after missing the playoffs last year.
  • Thanksgiving games often attract large audiences, including casual viewers and multiple generations watching together.
  • These teams are among the NFL’s most popular, making the game a major TV event.
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