Every Thanksgiving, the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys take to the NFL field. But have you ever wondered why that is?

The Detroit Lions have hosted a game on Thanksgiving Day since arriving in Detroit in 1934. What is the Lions’ record on Thanksgiving?

The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers will kick off their Thanksgiving game at Ford Field in Detroit at 1 p.m., 30 minutes ...

Who will take the stage at halftime of the Detroit Lions' Thanksgiving game against the Green Bay Packers? White Stripes star Jack White will perform.

The Lions playing on Thanksgiving is a tradition among the oldest in the NFL, but it hasn't always meant wins for Detroit.

The Detroit Lions' uniforms will consist of grey helmets with no logo, blue jerseys with grey lettering, grey pants and blue socks vs the Packers.

The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys always have games on Thanksgiving Day, but how did that start for each team?

The Lions have the most wins, and the most losses, of any NFL team playing on Thanksgiving. They hold a 38-45-2 record, according to ESPN. They beat the Chicago Bears 23-20 on Turkey Day last year, ...

Thanksgiving brought a good football game to Ford Field, but the outcome didn't make the Lions fans happy in Detroit. The ...

The Detroit Lions, led by quarterback Jared Goff, face the Green Bay Packers, led by quarterback Jordan Love, on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 (9/7/25) at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.

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.

The Cowboys had a similar motive for wanting to play on Thanksgiving. The team was looking to boost its popularity and in 1966, they had the chance to play on Thanksgiving. Cowboys general manager Tex ...