Experience the Thrill of Thanksgiving NFL Games
Bears at Lions (12:30 p.m. ET)
The Detroit Lions will kick off the tripleheader by welcoming their NFC North rivals, the Chicago Bears, to Ford Field. After a road win against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 12, the Lions return home in Week 13. Entering Thursday's matchup, the Lions are 10-1 on top of the NFC. Meanwhile, the Bears have dropped to 4-7 after their fifth straight loss on Sunday. Coming off a brutal overtime loss at home against the Vikings, the Bears will look to play spoiler in what is arguably the toughest division in the NFL in 2024.
The Lions have a strong home advantage and will be looking to continue their winning streak. The Bears, on the other hand, will be desperate to turn their fortunes around and prove that they can compete in the tough NFC North. This game is sure to be a thrilling encounter between two division rivals.
Cowboys vs. Giants game on Thanksgiving (4:30 p.m. ET)
The Cowboys will host the Giants in the late afternoon, but the quarterback matchup may not be what fans had hoped for when the season kicked off. Daniel Jones is looking for a new team after being released by the G-Men with a 2-8 record, and Dak Prescott is out for the season after suffering a torn hamstring in Week 9. In their place will be Tommy DeVito and Cooper Rush.
Entering Week 13, the Giants hold the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft and could be looking ahead to rebuilding around that selection. Meanwhile, the Cowboys are coming off a tremendous win on the road over the Commanders, but their playoff hopes are on life support at 4-7 entering Thanksgiving. Dallas will aim to improve on their record of 33-22-1 on Thanksgiving and secure a much-needed win.
Packers vs. Dolphins on Thanksgiving (8:20 p.m. ET)
The Packers and Dolphins will cap off the 2024 NFL Thanksgiving games. Miami will hit the road and travel to Green Bay for a Thursday night showdown. The Dolphins have won three consecutive games and are riding plenty of momentum into this matchup. Meanwhile, the Packers will play their second straight home game after defeating the defending NFC champions 49ers easily in Week 12.
Both teams are battling for playoff positioning in their respective conferences, making this clash a must-watch to close out Turkey Day. The Packers will be looking to build on their recent win and continue their playoff push, while the Dolphins will be aiming to extend their winning streak and secure a playoff berth. This game is sure to be a high-intensity affair between two talented teams.
NFL playoff picture entering Week 13
In the AFC, the Kansas City Chiefs (10-1, AFC West leaders), Buffalo Bills (9-2, AFC East leaders), Pittsburgh Steelers (8-3, AFC North leaders), Houston Texans (7-5, AFC South leaders), Baltimore Ravens (8-4, wild card No. 1), Los Angeles Chargers (7-4, wild card No. 2), and Denver Broncos (7-5, wild card No. 3) are in the hunt. In the NFC, the Detroit Lions (10-1, NFC North leaders), Philadelphia Eagles (9-2, NFC East leaders), Seattle Seahawks (6-5, NFC West leaders), Atlanta Falcons (6-5, NFC South leaders), Minnesota Vikings (9-2, wild card No. 1), Green Bay Packers (8-3, wild card No. 2), and Washington Commanders (7-5, wild card No. 3) are also in the hunt. The playoff race is heating up, and every game counts as teams fight for a chance to make it to the postseason.
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