Mike Williams is carted off. (Michael Ainsworth / Associated Press)
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Injuries were the story of the Los Angeles Chargers-Dallas Cowboys game.
The 4-6 Chargers lost wide receiver Mike Williams, who was carted off with a knee injury and the 5-5 Cowboys, already without suspended running back Ezekiel Elliott, lost right guard Zack Martin to a head injury. He was ruled out for the second half and replaced by Joe Looney.
Much of the Cowboys’ success last season was because of its offensive line, but the unit has not been able to repeat its dominance this year. All-Pro left tackle Tyron Smith missed two games with a groin strain, and now that he has returned to the lineup, Martin goes out. As of the end of the third quarter Thursday, the Cowboys had yet to score, making it 10 straight quarters without a touchdown.
That streak was finally snapped — after 154 snaps — with a two-yard run by Rod Smith. Dallas failed to convert its ensuing two-point attempt.
The Chargers were also in a pickle in the kicking game because Nick Novak injured his back in the first quarter when he missed a 35-yard attempt.
In the early game…
The Detroit Lions’ Matthew Stafford set two NFL records with his performance Thursday but was outperformed by Case Keenum and the Minnesota Vikings, who won the NFC North battle, 30-23.
Stafford distinguished himself from the rest of the NFL players who have toiled on Thanksgiving, setting an NFL record for career passing yards on Thanksgiving Day. The record-setting pass was a six-yard touchdown toss to Marvin Jones and moved Stafford past former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, who passed for 2,338 yards in 10 Thanksgiving games. Stafford was only 120 yards shy of Romo’s mark coming into the game.
A little later, he broke the record for passing yardage by a player under the age of 30, surpassing Peyton Manning’s 33,189 yards.
Matthew Stafford has now thrown for more yards than any quarterback in NFL history under the age of 30. He has 33,228 yards — breaking the old record set by Peyton Manning with 33,189 yards.
https://t.co/ze3IsQlDdz— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) November 23, 2017
But the day belonged to Keenum, who led the Vikings to their seventh straight victory and completed 21 of 30 passes for 282 yards and two TDs. Stafford completed 20 of 35 passes for 250 passes and two TDs.
And finally . . .
In an NFC East game, the 4-6 Redskins wrap up the day with a game against the 2-8 New York Giants, and they’re hurting. They’ve also been hapless on Thanksgiving, going winless on the holiday since 2012 and 2-7 all time on Turkey Day. To boot, they play next Thursday night, too, against the Cowboys in Dallas.
Top story lines
An anthem change may be coming: NFL owners could vote to revert to the former policy and keep teams in the locker room during the anthem. That would displease President Trump greatly.
Revis Island redux: The Kansas City Chiefs surprised people by signing Darrelle Revis. (Read more.)
Who’s No. 1? In The Post’s rankings, it’s the Philadelphia Eagles. (Read more.)
Belichick is so happy to leave Mexico: Bill Belichick does not fear 28-3 Super Bowl deficits. Volcanoes are another matter. (Read more.)
The Cowboys’ owner gets a taste of his own medicine: Jerry Jones once told Robert Kraft and the Patriots to “take your medicine” on Tom Brady’s Deflategate suspension. This is not how he feels about Ezekiel Elliott’s suspension. (Read more.)
Blergh: The Redskins are still afume over Kirk Cousin’s intentional grounding penalty in the loss to the Saints. (Read more.)
This won’t help the Redskins, but . . . : An NFL source suggests to The Post that the intentional grounding penalty was erroneous. (Read more.)
Few options at RB: With their backfield decimated, the Redskins turn to Samaje Perine. (Read more.)
Looking ahead: Jerry Brewer ponders what’s next for the 4-6 Redskins after a devastating loss in New Orleans. His answer? Only the future direction of the franchise. (Read more.)
Six minutes in hell: How the Redskins lost a 15-point lead in six minutes. (Read more.)
What’s better than the Buttfumble? The Buttfumble with a foreign flair. Happy fifth anniversary. Never forget.
Domingo é dia de clássico.
E clássico é clássico e vice versa.
Parece que foi ontem o Buttfumble #Saudadespic.twitter.com/SQD9CUAlFk— Nação Patriots Br (@NacaoPatriotsBr) October 13, 2017
Speaking of anniversaries: Odell Beckham Jr. made a spectacular one-handed grab three years ago on this date.
On this day, three years ago …@OBJ_3 broke the Internet! #tbtpic.twitter.com/75vjEpSf0L
— NFL (@NFL) November 23, 2017
‘Bye byes: The bye weeks are over.
Injury News
Key inactives for the 12:30, 4:30 p.m. EST games:
Dwayne Washington (hip)
Dwight Freeney (who was claimed off waivers Wednesday)
Mike Remmers (concussion)
Sean Lee (hamstring)
Key players listed as questionable for Thursday include:
Sterling Shepard (illness)
Ryan Grant (calf)
Trent Williams (knee)
Brandon Scherff (knee)
Fantasy football advice
Best/worst matchups: Two words: Paxton Lynch. (Read more)
Five moves you must make for Week 12: Some critical decisions are looming. (Read more)
Week 12 Start/Sit: Put your faith in Kareem Hunt again. (Read more)
The Fantasy Football Beat: Post-bye week strategies to maximize your roster. (Listen)
ATS Betting Tips/Picks
The top trends and insights from Las Vegas. (Read more.)
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