1934
Who won the first NFL Thanksgiving Day game?
1980: Detroit and Chicago went to overtime tied 17–17, the first Thanksgiving game to do so, and the first overtime game at the Silverdome. Bears running back Dave Williams returned the opening kickoff in overtime 95 yards for a game-winning touchdown, ending the shortest overtime period in NFL history at the time.
When was the first Thanksgiving game?
Nove
What NFL team has never played on Thanksgiving?
the Jacksonville Jaguars
What President Cancelled Thanksgiving?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
What NFL week is Thanksgiving 2021?
NFL 2021 Thanksgiving schedule: Raiders-Cowboys, Bills-Saints and NFC North showdown on tap. The NFL will once again be a part of Thanksgiving Day traditions in 2021, with three games to be played on Nov. 25.
Why do Lions play every Thanksgiving?
The Lions began the tradition in 1934 when the owner George A. Richards wanted to attract more fans. The Lions did not invent football on Thanksgiving, other teams had done it before, but Detroit had the network deal that set it apart.
How many times has Matthew Stafford won Thanksgiving?
The three-time Super Bowl champion for the Cowboys would record a 6-5 record on Thanksgiving. On the other hand, Stafford is going to making his 10th start on Thanksgiving day and is looking to improve his record on the holiday.
Who has the most passing yards on Thanksgiving?
Aikman
Does Matt Stafford play well on Thanksgiving?
Giggling at Lions quarterbacks on Thanksgiving, though, has gotten tougher thanks to Matthew Stafford. He may only have a 4-5 record on Turkey Day, but that's pretty great for a Detroit QB. The former No. 1 overall pick has brought a sense of competency to this moribund franchise with his rocket arm.
How many times has the Lions won on Thanksgiving?
The Detroit Lions' all-time record on Thanksgiving Day is 37-40-2.
When was the last time the Packers played on Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving History Since 2007, Green Bay and Detroit have played on Thanksgiving every other season. The Lions haven't beat the Packers on the holiday since 2003, having lost all three of the previous meetings, including a 27-15 decision in 2011. Overall, Green Bay is 14-18-2 all-time on Thanksgiving.
Do the Bears play on Thanksgiving 2020?
7: Number of seasons since the Bears did not play a game on Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve or New Year's Day. The Bears won't play on any of those holidays in 2020 for the first time since 2013.
