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.
What teams are playing on Thanksgiving 2021?
The Lions host the Bears to start off the day, followed by Cowboys vs. Raiders and Saints vs. Bills. Stars like Josh Allen, Dak Prescott and Darren Waller will all be in action as the NFL continues its tradition of Thanksgiving Day games that began in 1920.
What NFL teams are playing on Thanksgiving Day 2020?
- Bears at Lions (Thursday, Nov. 25 at 12:30 p.m. ET on FOX) …
- Raiders at Cowboys (Thursday, Nov. 25 at 4:30 p.m. ET on CBS) …
- Bills at Saints (Thursday, Nov. 25 at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC)
Who plays Thanksgiving 2020?
As always, the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys will host two of the three Thanksgiving games. And this year’s slate features two playoff teams from a year ago and two bitter divisional rivalries. Get ready to wash down your turkey and stuffing with some excellent football.
Who is performing at the Lions Thanksgiving game 2021?
Detroit Lions announce Big Sean as 2021 Thanksgiving Day game halftime performer. The Detroit native is set to perform at the Lions Thanksgiving tradition for a second time.
Who usually plays on Thanksgiving?
The NFL’s Thanksgiving Day games have traditionally included one game hosted by the Detroit Lions since 1934, and one game hosted by the Dallas Cowboys since 1966 (with two exceptions in 1975 and 1977). Since 2006, a third prime time game has also been played on Thanksgiving.
Which NFL team has never played on Thanksgiving?
There is only one team that has never played on Thanksgiving Day. That’s the Jaguars. The Jaguars have only been around since 1995 and are one of the smaller-market teams in the NFL.
Who is the NFL’s richest owner?
The majority of NFL owners are billionaires with the top 15 having a net worth of at least $3 billion or above. But the richest of them all is Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper, whose total net worth stands at $15.8 billion (latest Forbes valuation), which makes him the 142nd-richest person in the world.
Why do Dallas and Detroit play on Thanksgiving?
It all started on Thanksgiving Day in 1934, when owner George A. Richards decided to play on the holiday to attract more fans. Richards was known for his marketing acumen, and his Thanksgiving plan was an immediate hit. … Since 1978, the Lions and Cowboys have hosted a game on Thanksgiving every year.