What teams played on Thanksgiving?
If your family is one of those, you may have noticed that two teams seem to always play on Thanksgiving: the Lions and the Cowboys. While there’s no official contract that these two teams must play every Thanksgiving, it’s been a constant tradition for decades.
What NFL teams have played on Thanksgiving?
NFL teams Thanksgiving game appearances
| Team | Thanksgiving games |
|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 82 (82 consecutive) |
| Dallas Cowboys | 53 (43 consecutive) |
| Green Bay Packers | 36 |
| Chicago Bears | 35 |
Who were the first teams to play on Thanksgiving?
Lions owner George A. Richards, who some credit with the idea to have football on Thanksgiving every year, decided to try a football game on Thanksgiving day to bring in some money. Despite other teams playing on Thanksgiving, the Lions were the first team to have a Thanksgiving Day game broadcasted.
What three teams are playing on Thanksgiving?
Since the beginning of time, okay maybe not that long ago, but since very early on in National Football League history, fans have been able to watch the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day. This season, the Lions host the Bears, the Cowboys host the Bills, and the Falcons host the Saints.
Who plays on Thanksgiving every year?
The Cowboys
The Cowboys have played on every Thanksgiving Day since — except in 1975 and 1977. This year both teams are back in action during the three-game Thanksgiving slate.
Which NFL teams will be playing on Thanksgiving 2021?
NFL Thanksgiving 2021 Schedule: Bears-Lions, Raiders-Cowboys, and Bills-Saints.
Has Detroit ever won on Thanksgiving?
Since 1934, the Detroit Lions have been a Thanksgiving staple. Detroit is 37-42-2 all-time on Thanksgiving, and last won in 2016.