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3 burning questions ahead of Thanksgiving

Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears: 3 burning questions ahead of Thanksgiving

DETROIT -- The Detroit Lions (10-1) host the Chicago Bears (4-7) in their annual Thanksgiving classic. It’s a matchup between teams going in two very different directions. The Lions have won nine straight. Meanwhile, the Bears have lost five in a row, some in heartbreaking fashion, after opening 4-2.

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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.

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This Thanksgiving, I’m actually grateful to be a Detroit Lions fan

Thursday is Thanksgivin g Day, and a great American tradition will be served again — the Detroit Lions wi l l be pl ay ing football. Every year, this gridiron contest has allowed Americans to come together and poke fun at one of the worst franchises in organized athletics … all the while spoiling many a Thanksgiving Day for Lions fans.

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Lions look to end unfortunate Thanksgiving streak, Giants face hopeful Cowboys and more NFL holiday matchups

The NFL is serving up a full slate of football games this Thanksgiving, featuring fan favorites, division rivals and more.

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Lions reveal their Thanksgiving uniforms won't be leftovers

The Detroit Lions will not be wearing leftover uniforms on Thanksgiving, going with one of the new-style combos against the ...

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5Q: Lions Looking to Avoid Thanksgiving Trap

Gene Chamberlain covers the Chicago Bears for Bears OnSI. He recently answered five questions from Lions OnSI to preview the ...

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Lions choose not to wear traditional uniform on Thanksgiving in favor of this controversial choice

The Detroit Lions have a history of wearing their throwback uniforms for their annual Thanksgiving Day game. Detroit made a ...

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Best anytime touchdown scorer prop bets for Bears-Lions on Thanksgiving

Our experts share the best anytime TD scorer prop bets you should make for the Bears-Lions game with full data-backed ...

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What football games are playing Thanksgiving week? Full list of NFL, NCAA games here

This Thanksgiving, the NFL has lined up a triple-header of games. Every year, the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions host NFL ...

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What is the Cowboys' Record on Thanksgiving? Full Year-by-Year History

Here's everything you need to know about the Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving tradition: The Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day tradition dates back to 1966. Their best stretch came in the 1980s when they ...

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