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USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 3h

Why Lions, Cowboys always play on Thanksgiving: What to know about football tradition

The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys have long hosted games on Thanksgiving Day. Here is why those NFL teams are a vital part of the holiday.

NBC Sports on MSN · 23m

Lions will host a Thanksgiving game for 85th time today

Today, the Lions will play on Thanksgiving for the 85th time. Their record is 37-45-2. The first Thanksgiving game in Detroit happened in 1934, the last truly great regular season the Lions had until this year. The Lions hosted a home game every year from 1934 through 1938, and then from 1945 until now.

The New York Times · 15h

Why Do the Lions and Cowboys Play on Thanksgiving Every Year?

If that sounds familiar, it should, because for decades the Lions and Cowboys have always hosted N.F.L. games on Thanksgiving. The Cowboys have played a home game on that day all but two years since 1966, and the Lions’ streak goes back uninterrupted to 1945.

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Sports Illustrated · 48m

Best NFL Picks and Predictions Today (How to Bet Bears vs. Lions on Thanksgiving Day in NFL Week 13)

The Detroit Lions are under .500 all time on Thanksgiving, and they’ve lost seven straight Thanksgiving Day games heading into Thursday’s matchup with the Chica

New York Post on MSN · 2h

Bears vs. Lions prediction: NFL Thanksgiving picks, odds, bets

As BetMGM’s John Ewing points out, favorites of 10 or more points are 12-0 straight up on Thanksgiving and 10-2 against the spread. However the Bears have done a wonderful job losing close or simply finding a way to lose a game. Where things get squirrely for the Bears is their run defense, which is among the worst in the NFL.

NBC Sports · 19h

Lions, Chiefs, Broncos lead NFL Week 13 best bets

Chris Simms and Mike Florio reveal their best bets for Week 13, including looks at the Detroit Lions, Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos, Kansas City, and more.

4h

The Lions score lots of TDs and love celebrating them: ‘They like to push the boundaries’

What will be the next Lions' TD celebration? Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams have already been thinking about it.

2h

Lions Get Troubling News Ahead of Bears Game

The Detroit Lions are heading into a Thanksgiving game against the Chicago Bear, but unfortunately, they have some bad news.

Sporting News on MSN1h

Could Aidan Hutchinson play again this season? Latest injury update on Lions edge rusher

The Detroit Lions lost a key member of their defense in Week 6, when star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson suffered a broken ...

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

Thursday is Thanksgiving Day, and a great American tradition will be served again — the Detroit Lions will be playing ...

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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 ...

22h

Lions shutdown defense led by best safety duo in the NFL since Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor

The Lions are off to their best start (10-1) since 1934, are Super Bowl favorites and the best team in football. They are a ...

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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 ...

Last Word on Sports on MSN1d

This Detroit Lions Team Is Truly Special

The Detroit Lions are the best team in the NFL right now. Detroit’s high-powered offense continues to smash NFL records, ...

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