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.
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.
Giving thanks for the Detroit Lions on this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is always a special holiday for Detroit Lions fans. Our team perenially playing the early afternoon game slot is a wonderful tradition, even if the on-field product hasn’t always been appetizing.
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 each turkey day.
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.
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
See our favorite photos from Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day win
The Detroit Lions hosted the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving Day at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday Nov. 28, 2024. The Lions won 23-20.
Detroit Lions out to snap 7-game Thanksgiving losing streak: 'Then we'll enjoy the turkey'
Frank Ragnow hasn't always been the best host. Every year, Ragnow has family over after the Detroit Lions ' annual Thanksgiving game, and every year, after another Lions loss, the Pro Bowl center finds himself wishing he didn't.
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.
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, partners distribute 5,000 Thanksgiving meal kits across southeast Michigan
The Detroit Lions partnered with Gleaners, Meijer and several others to distribute 5,000 Thanksgiving meal kits to families ...
Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions picks, predictions, odds: Who wins NFL Week 14 game?
NFL Week 14 odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming information for Thursday Night Football game between Green Bay ...
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 ...
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.
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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 ...
Lions vs Bears score today: Live updates on Thanksgiving, highlights, game predictions
This is the 20th time the Lions have faced the Bears in the holiday tradition, which dates back to 1934. Detroit is looking ...