How Many Times Has The Lions Won On Thanksgiving?

Has Detroit Lions ever won a game on Thanksgiving Day?

The Lions are 37-42-2 all time on Thanksgiving Day. They've played the Bears 13 times on the holiday since 1947, earning a 5-8 record in those games. The Lions' last win over the Bears on Thanksgiving was a 34-17 drubbing in 2014. The Lions last win altogether was a 16-13 win over the Vikings in 2016.

What NFL team has won the most Thanksgiving Day games?

Thanksgiving records

Given how long the series has lasted, it's not a surprise that the Lions have the most wins and losses on Thanksgiving Day. But two other teams that frequent the holiday tradition are the Bears and the Packers.

How many times have the Lions played the Bears on Thanksgiving?

The Bears and Lions have met a total of 18 times on Thanksgiving, all in Detroit, with the Bears holding a 10–8 record in the Thanksgiving meetings.

How many years have Lions played 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).

Which NFL team has never played on Thanksgiving?

The Jacksonville Jaguars are the only NFL team to have never played on Thanksgiving.

What NFL team has never played on Thanksgiving Day?

NFL teams Thanksgiving game appearances

Here are the number of appearances for all NFL teams on Thanksgiving, including the games in 2021. Note: The only team that has never played on Thanksgiving is the Jacksonville Jaguars .

Why do Lions always play on Thanksgiving?

In 1934, owner George Richards bought the team and moved it to Detroit. The Lions, at that time, were looking for new ways to draw fans . As a marketing idea, Richards convinced NBC to broadcast a Thanksgiving game on 94 stations across the country. It worked.

Who have the Cowboys played the most on Thanksgiving?

The Cowboys are 30-21-1 on Thanksgiving, including 8-1 against Washington. The teams last met on turkey day two years ago, a 31-23 Dallas win. The Cowboys have hosted the game every year since 1966 except for 1975 and 1977 when the St. Louis Cardinals hosted.

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How many times have the Chicago Bears played on Thanksgiving?

Playing on Thanksgiving is nothing new for the Chicago Bears, who have done it 37 times — the third most in the NFL. Known as the Decatur and then Chicago Staleys for its first two Thanksgiving games, the team competed on the November holiday annually for 19 consecutive years from 1920-38.

How many times have the Cowboys won on Thanksgiving Day?

As for the records of both teams in their Thanksgiving home games, the Detroit Lions have accumulated 37 wins, 42 losses and two ties, while the Dallas Cowboys have 31 wins, 21 losses and one tie . This year's games scheduled for Thursday, November 25 are as follows: Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions (12:30 ET on Fox).

How many times have the Bears won on Thanksgiving?

The Bears are 19-15-2 overall on Thanksgiving, 6-2-2 at home and 13-13 on the road. They've won their last three Thanksgiving games , beating the Packers 17-13 in Green Bay in 2015 and the Lions 23-16 in 2018 and 24-20 in 2019, both in Detroit.

Who do the Lions play on Thanksgiving every year?

Every year millions of families tune in to watch the Turkey Day games, which almost always feature the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys in some capacity. But why is it always those two teams? According to ESPN, the Lions were first team to host games every year. In 1934, Lions owner G.A.

What President Cancelled Thanksgiving?

With a few deviations, Lincoln's precedent was followed annually by every subsequent president—until 1939. In 1939, Franklin D. Roosevelt departed from tradition by declaring November 23, the next to last Thursday that year, as Thanksgiving Day.

What city has the oldest Thanksgiving Day parade?

First held in 1920, the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade has a vibrant legacy as the oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in America. The parade was created by Gimbel Brothers Department Store for the children and residents of Philadelphia.

What two teams have 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.

When did the Lions go 0 16?

Who will play on Thanksgiving 2021?

Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) runs the ball for a long gain in the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov, 7, 2021.

Why do the Cowboys always wear white?

The reason the Cowboys decided to wear their white jerseys at home is simply because the owner at the time, Clint Murchison, Jr., was a cheapskate . By opting to wear white jerseys for home games, he could avoid the expense of actually having to purchase the second set of jerseys.

Do the Lions play the Bears every Thanksgiving?

ESPN noted the team first hosted a holiday game when owner G.A. Richards scheduled a matchup with the Bears the year he moved the team from Portsmouth, Ohio. Aside from a World War 2 stoppage of play from 1939 to 1944, the Lions have played every year on Thanksgiving . They are 37-42-2 on Thanksgiving.

Do the Lions and Bears always play on Thanksgiving?

Why the Cowboys and Lions always play on Thanksgiving Day , NFL teams' records on the holiday. ... This season, the Lions host the Bears, the Cowboys host the Bills, and the Falcons host the Saints. The Lions began the tradition in 1934 when the owner George A. Richards wanted to attract more fans.

When did the Lions win the Superbowl?

The Detroit Lions have never won a Super Bowl . The closest they came to winning a championship was in 1991 when they lost the Conference Championship.

Why didn't the Bears play on Thanksgiving?

The Bears QB was evaluated post-game on Sunday and then underwent tests on Monday to determine the severity of his rib injury . Fields announced on his friend's Instagram page that he didn't have broken ribs, but they were bruised. The results from his tests have not been made public yet.

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