Nothing says Thanksgiving Day like stuffing yourself with turkey and watching football.
Three NFL games will be played on Thursday, beginning with the Bears at the Lions at 10:30 a.m. They are followed by an NFC East battle between the Giants and the Cowboys at 2:30 p.m. Then the Dolphins will take on the Packers in the evening’s game at 6:20 p.m.
Here’s a look at what you need to know about the NFL’s Thanksgiving games:
Chicago Bears (4-7) at Detroit Lions (10-1)
Time: 10:30 a.m. MT | TV: CBS
Line: Lions -10.5 (via BetMGM)
Thanksgiving Day record: Bears (20-15-2), Lions (37-45-2).
Last Thanksgiving Day game: Bears beat the Lions, 16-14, on Nov. 25, 2021. Lions lost to the Packers, 29-22, on Nov. 23, 2023.
Bears team leaders: Passing — Caleb Williams (2,356 yards). Rushing — D’Andre Swift (665 yards). Receiving — D.J. Moore (566 yards). Sacks — Montez Sweat (4.5).
Lions team leaders: Passing — Jared Goff (2,761 yards). Rushing — Jahmyr Gibbs (886 yards). Receiving — Amon-Ra St. Brown (747 yards). Sacks — Aidan Hutchinson (7.5).
New York Giants (2-9) at Dallas Cowboys (4-7)
Time: 2:30 p.m. MT | TV: Fox
Line: Cowboys -4 (via BetMGM)
Thanksgiving Day record: Giants (7-6-3), Cowboys (33-22-1).
Last Thanksgiving Day game: Giants lost to the Cowboys, 28-20, on Nov. 24, 2022. Cowboys beat the Commanders, 45-10, on Nov. 23, 2023.
Giants team leaders: Passing — Daniel Jones (2,070 yards). Rushing — Tyrone Tracy (587 yards). Receiving — Malik Nabers (671 yards). Sacks — Dexter Lawrence (9).
Cowboys team leaders: Passing — Dak Prescott (1,978 yards). Rushing — Rico Dowdle (488 yards). Receiving — CeeDee Lamb (841 yards). Sacks — DeMarvion Overshown and Micah Parson (5).
Miami Dolphins (5-6) at Green Bay Packers (8-3)
Time: 6:20 p.m. MT | TV: NBC, Universo
Line: Packers -3 (via BetMGM)
Thanksgiving Day record: Dolphins (5-2), Packers (15-20-2).
Last Thanksgiving Day game: Dolphins lost to Cowboys, 20-19, on Nov. 24, 2011. Packers beat Lions, 29-22, on Nov. 23, 2023.
Dolphins team leaders: Passing — Tua Tagaovailoa (1,760 yards). Rushing — De’Von Achane (562 yards). Receiving — Tyreek Hill (571 yards). Sacks — Calais Campbell and Zach Sieler (4).
Packers team leaders: Passing — Jordan Love (2,244 yards). Rushing — Josh Jacobs (944 yards). Receiving — Jayden Reed (669 yards). Sacks — Rashan Gary (4.5).
Other Thanksgiving Day facts
- The Broncos haven’t played a Thanksgiving game since 2009, when they beat the Giants, 26-6. Kyle Orton threw a touchdown pass to Brandon Stokley, and Knowshon Moreno ran one into the end zone.
- Denver has historically struggled on Thanksgiving, compiling just a 4-7 record.
- The Broncos hold a 2-0 edge over the Cowboys on turkey day, and a 1-2 record against the Lions.
- The Jacksonville Jaguars are the only team to have never played a game on Thanksgiving.
- Three teams have yet to suffer a loss on Thanksgiving — Ravens, Panthers and Texans. (Technically the Jaguars, too.)
- Four teams have yet to earn a win: Browns, Bengals, Buccaneers and Jaguars.
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