Thanksgiving, Detroit Lions

Why do the Detroit Lions play on Thanksgiving every year? Here's how it started
The Detroit Lions' Thanksgiving tradition dates back to 1934, when the franchise moved to the Motor City. The Lions are 37-45-2 in Thanksgiving games.
Lions vs Bears: Everything we know about Detroit's nail-biting Thanksgiving win over Chicago
Everything we know about Detroit’s nail-biting Thanksgiving win over Chicago, including stats, stars, injuries and more
A look at the last time the Detroit Lions won on Thanksgiving
The Detroit Lions look to extend their win streak to 10 games on Thursday when they host the Chicago Bears in their annual Thanksgiving game at Ford Field.
What is Detroit Lions' Thanksgiving Day record? All-time results, history on Turkey Day
The Detroit Lions playing on Thanksgiving is as much of an American tradition as eating turkey, but the day hasn't always been kind to Detroit.
Why do the Detroit Lions always play on Thanksgiving?
Fans who attended the Lions’ first Thanksgiving Day game in 1934 were treated to a nail-biter, with the hometown Lions falling 19-16 to the Chicago Bears at the University of Detroit Stadium.
Who is performing at halftime of Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears Thanksgiving game?
The headliner of this year's Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day halftime show at Ford Field had one of the biggest musical hits of the summer. Shaboozey, a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, was announced as the headlining performer of the halftime show at the Detroit Lions vs.
Lions, Cowboys and Thanksgiving: Why Detroit and Dallas always play on the holiday
Thanksgiving has featured professional football for more than 100 years. Here's why two teams have played more games on the holiday than any others.
How the Detroit Lions can clinch a playoff spot this week: Thanksgiving dinner with sides
Playing on Thanksgiving is fun. Winning on Thanksgiving is probably really fun. Winning on Thanksgiving and then sitting back the rest of the weekend with a cha
Why Do the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions Always Play on Thanksgiving?
Ever wonder why the Lions and the Cowboys are fixtures on the NFL Thanksgiving schedule? As with many things, it comes down to tradition.
Detroit Lions will wear all-blue uniforms for Thanksgiving game against Chicago Bears
The Detroit Lions will wear their blue uniforms on Thanksgiving. The look is unbeaten this season and the team hasn't lost in them since 2020.
NFL Thanksgiving takeaways: Lions hold on as time runs out on the Bears
The Bears rallied from a 16-0 halftime deficit as rookie quarterback Caleb Williams threw three touchdown passes. But Williams, Coach Matt Eberflus and the Bears inexplicably fail
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Detroit Lions 'not going to lose sleep over' Chicago Bears perplexing game mismanagement
And Kindle Vildor said he was as confused as anyone by what the Chicago Bears were trying to accomplish in the final 45 seconds of the Detroit Lions' first Thanksgiving win since 2016. "They was ...
Why do the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys always play on Thanksgiving? The history of the traditional game.
The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are staples of Thanksgiving entertainment. Here's the full history of why the teams play ...
Packers-Lions Matchups: Who Has Advantage In Rematch?
There’s no rest for the weary. The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers will play on Thursday Night Football after both teams ...
Why Lions Running Back David Montgomery Ate a Carrot Instead of Turkey After Thanksgiving Game
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery had a good reason for hilariously picking up a carrot instead of a turkey leg ...
Matt Eberflus is the biggest loser in Bears horrific loss to Lions on Thanksgiving
The Chicago Bears were defeated by the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. Matt Eberflus is the only big loser from the game.
Lions' Dan Campbell Concerned When Told of Jahmyr Gibbs's Photo Showing Team Plays
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, in the aftermath of the team's Thanksgiving Day win over the Chicago Bears, posted a ...
Detroit Lions tinker with more replacement parts to spark victory
Despite numerous injuries, the Lions relied on their "next man up" mentality, with players like Al-Muhammad and David Long ...
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Veteran new additions paying huge dividends for Detroit Lions
Reader was the best player on the field at times and Smith made the sack that saved Thanksgiving. Both are in their first ...