When did the Packers play the Lions on Thanksgiving?
The Detroit Lions, seen here during the 2007 Thanksgiving game against their division rival Green Bay Packers, have played on Thanksgiving since 1934.
Who did the Lions play on Thanksgiving in 2014?
The last Lions victory over the Bears on Thanksgiving took place back in 2014. Here are four takeaways from the Lions’ Week 12 performance against Chicago.
Who caught the miracle in Motown?
Richard Rodgers II
On the final play of regulation, with no time remaining on the game clock, Packers quarterback (QB) Aaron Rodgers threw a 61-yard (56 m) Hail Mary pass into the end-zone that was caught by tight end (TE) Richard Rodgers II for the game-winning touchdown.
How many times have the Lions won on Thanksgiving Day?
The Lions haven’t fared well in Thanksgiving Day games. Since their first Thanksgiving game in 1934, the Lions have only won 37 times, lost 42 and tied twice. Detroit’s performance this season isn’t any better.
Did the Packers used to play on Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving History The Packers played their first professional game on Thanksgiving in 1923, when Green Bay beat the Hammond Pros, 19-0. In 1951, the Packers began a 13-year stretch of playing the Lions every season on the holiday. Since 2007, Green Bay and Detroit have played on Thanksgiving every other season.
When did they start playing 3 games on Thanksgiving?
November 24, 1966: Buffalo Bills at Oakland Raiders (AFL) Playing in their third straight Thanksgiving Day game the Bills had their biggest holiday performance yet with a 31-10 win over the Oakland Raiders, which consisted of 21 unanswered points in the second half.
Have the Detroit Lions ever won on Thanksgiving?
Counting down the Detroit Lions’ top five moments on Thanksgiving Day. Since 1934, the Detroit Lions have been a Thanksgiving staple. Detroit is 37-42-2 all-time on Thanksgiving, and last won in 2016. …
Is Aaron Rodgers the Hail Mary King?
Aaron Rodgers’ 3 Iconic Hail Marys Prove He’s the King of Clutch. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has one of the greatest arms in the history of the NFL. There’s no other quarterback on Earth who can uncork a last-minute prayer pass from the 50-yard line like Rodgers.
Where did Hail Mary pass come from?
In 1975, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach popularized the term “Hail Mary” to describe his miracle, winning touchdown pass to fellow Pro Football Hall of Famer Drew Pearson in a playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Who won the game on Thanksgiving?
The Raiders found the win column in style on Turkey Day The Las Vegas Raiders scored their first victory in over a month, as they downed the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, 36-33 in overtime.
Have the Detroit Lions ever won a Thanksgiving Day game?
Counting down the Detroit Lions’ top five moments on Thanksgiving Day. Since 1934, the Detroit Lions have been a Thanksgiving staple. Detroit is 37-42-2 all-time on Thanksgiving, and last won in 2016.