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Which NFL teams will play on Thanksgiving Day?
The Lions will play their 80th Thanksgiving Day game dating back to 1934, while the Cowboys will play in their 52nd since 1966. The Bears and Bills will play in their 36th and ninth games, respectively, on the holiday. The Falcons will play in their fourth and the Saints will play in their third Thanksgiving game.
How many times has the Dallas Cowboys played on Thanksgiving?
Dallas has played on Thanksgiving every year since except two. In 1975 and 1977, the NFL awarded Thanksgiving games to the St. Louis Cardinals in an attempt to boost that franchise’s national exposure. The Cardinals lost both games, and the Cowboys reclaimed the tradition in 1978.
Which NFL teams have the most wins and losses on Thanksgiving?
Given how long the series has lasted, it’s not a surprise that the Lions have the most wins and losses on Thanksgiving Day. But two other teams that frequent the holiday tradition are the Bears and the Packers. What’s it like to play on Thanksgiving?
How many times have the Detroit Lions lost on Thanksgiving Day?
The Lions will play on Thanksgiving Day for the 83rd time in 2022; they have put up a 37-43-2 record in their previous 82 games, including a 16-14 loss to the Bears last season. Detroit has lost five consecutive games on the holiday. Their last victory was a 16-13 win over the Vikings in 2016.
What football teams always play on Thanksgiving?
When Detroit hosts Chicago on Thanksgiving in 2019, it will mark the the 18th Thanksgiving day meeting between the Bears and the Lions. Chicago has appeared on Thanksgiving 33 times, but only because it’s a division rival of Detroit, which has played more Thanksgiving games than any other NFL franchise.
What NFL team plays Thanksgiving game in the late afternoon?
When the NFL creates its schedule each year, per tradition, the only constants are the Lions hosting their early afternoon Thanksgiving game and the Cowboys hosting their late afternoon Thanksgiving game.
What time is the Lions game on Thanksgiving Day?
8:20 p.m. ET. NBC. The Lions will play their 80th Thanksgiving Day game dating back to 1934, while the Cowboys will play in their 52nd since 1966. The Bears and Bills will play in their 36th and ninth games, respectively, on the holiday.
How many fans watched the Cowboys win the Cotton Bowl?
A total of 80,259 fans watched the team beat the Browns at the Cotton Bowl.
How many times has Chicago been on Thanksgiving?
Chicago has appeared on Thanksgiving 33 times, but only because it’s a division rival of Detroit, which has played more Thanksgiving games than any other NFL franchise. The Lions, who have a 37-40-2 record in Thanksgiving games, started the tradition in 1934, their first year in Detroit.
Which NFL teams have never played Thanksgiving?
Below are the numbers of Thanksgiving appearances for all 32 current NFL franchises. Only the Jacksonville Jaguars have never played on Thanksgiving. Team. Thanksgiving games. Detroit Lions. 79 (79 consecutive) Dallas Cowboys.
Do the Lions have Thanksgiving games?
The successful turnout meant a Thanksgiving tradition was born, and the Lions have hosted a game on Thanksgiving every year since.
Which team played Thanksgiving Day 2012?
In 2012, the Houston Texans played their first Thanksgiving Day game. They defeated the Detroit Lions 34-31. The teams will meet again this year. Only one active team – the Jacksonville Jaguars – have never played on Thanksgiving Day.
When did the Detroit Lions play Thanksgiving?
Since 1934, the Detroit Lions have been a fixture on Thanksgiving Day. From 1941-44, there were no Thanksgiving Day games played due to World War II, but the Lions got back into hosting games again in 1945. Since then, the Lions have hosted a Thanksgiving Day football game.
When did the Cowboys start playing Thanksgiving?
Since 1966, the Cowboys have hosted a game every year except two.
Who plays Thanksgiving football?
Thanksgiving Day football has been dominated by the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys. Those teams have been hosting holiday football games together since 1966, although the Lions have been doing it much longer. When the NFL added a third Thanksgiving Day game in 2006, it allowed other NFL teams to showcase themselves in front of a wide television audience. Has every active NFL team played a football game on Thanksgiving?
The Thanksgiving football beginnings
In 1876, it became a tradition for the best teams in the Intercollegiate Football Association league to play on Thanksgiving in New York. With the exception of two years (1883 and 1887 – Harvard), those teams were always Princeton and Yale. In the 1890s, Yale won 37 straight games.
College football on Thanksgiving
In 1924, two college teams Alabama State and Tuskegee University began playing each other on Thanksgiving Day, starting a tradition known as the Turkey Day Classic. There were a few years in which each team played someone different, but traditionally, it’s been those two and it will be those two again this year.
NFL on Thanksgiving
Since the beginning of the National Football League in 1920, there has been a game played on Thanksgiving. It was in 1934 that the tradition began of the Detroit Lions being an annual host. It was in 1974 that the Dallas Cowboys became the second team to annually host a Thanksgiving Day game (with the exception of 1975 and 1977).
Why the Lions and why the Cowboys for the annual hosts?
The Lions tradition began with that big 1934 game against the Chicago Bears. At the time, the Lions were 10-1 and the Bears were 11-0 (so yeah, a bit more of an exciting game than the one we’re likely to see in 2021).
Why do the Lions always play on Thanksgiving?
It all started on Thanksgiving Day in 1934, when owner George A. Richards decided to play on the holiday to attract more fans.
What channel is the Lions vs. Bears game on?
CBS will broadcast Lions vs. Bears this year. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET — the first game of the day, as per tradition.
Why did the Detroit Tigers not attract a crowd on Thanksgiving?
The Lions at the time weren’t attracting much of a crowd because the Detroit Tigers were the city’s main sports attraction. But on that Thanksgiving, the Lions not only sold out the stadium, they also had to turn people away at the gates.
What was the highest scoring game in Thanksgiving?
1986 — The Lions and Packers played the highest-scoring game in Thanksgiving history to date, 44-40, with Green Bay taking the W.
What year did the Lions lose to the Packers?
1962 — The Lions gave the Green Bay Packers their only loss that season. Green Bay finished 13-1 and won its second consecutive NFL championship. 1980 — The Lions and Bears were tied 17-17 at the end of regulation.
Do the Detroit Lions play Thanksgiving?
Lions. If it seems like the Detroit Lions always play on Thanksgiving, well, that’s because they do. The Lions’ annual tradition of playing on the American holiday, which began in 1934, is nearly as old as the franchise itself. In fact, they’re the biggest reason why football and Thanksgiving are synonymous, even if the Lions haven’t enjoyed as …
Who did the Lions lose to?
The Lions lost to the Bears, but a new team tradition was born.