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.
When was the last time Packers played on Thanksgiving?
26, 2015 — This Thanksgiving was special. For one, the Packers played the Bears at Lambeau Field, only the third Thanksgiving game in Green Bay, the first two being in 1920 and 1922.
How many times did the Packers play on Thanksgiving?
GREEN BAY – Green Bay Packers fans who sense they've spent a lot of Thanksgiving afternoons in anguish aren't wrong. While it sometimes seems like the Packers play every Thanksgiving, they've actually played 36 games in 1011⁄2 seasons for a 15-19-2 record.
What NFL team has never played on Thanksgiving?
The Jacksonville Jaguars are the only team to have never played a game on Thanksgiving. Four teams have yet to suffer a loss on Thanksgiving — Ravens, Saints, Panthers and Texans.
Do the Green Bay Packers play on Thanksgiving Day?
The Green Bay Packers finally have a schedule for the 2020 football season. ... As for their oldest rivals, Green Bay will play the Chicago Bears in a pair of premier matchups late in the season, first at Lambeau Field on Sunday Night Football the week of Thanksgiving , then again in Chicago in week 17 to close the season.
Who will play on 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.
Who plays Thanksgiving 2020?
This year's Thanksgiving matchups will be between the Houston Texans and the Detroit Lions, and the Washington Football Team and the Dallas Cowboys . We were originally scheduled to have the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers for dessert, but that AFC North matchup was moved to Sunday due to COVID-19 concerns.
Why do Cowboys always play on Thanksgiving?
The Cowboys' tradition of playing on Thanksgiving started when then-general manager Tex Schramm signed up for the holiday game in 1966 . Schramm sought more national publicity and saw Thanksgiving as a way to boost national attention from football fans in and out of Dallas.
What NFL team plays Christmas Day?
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After you're done opening presents on Christmas Day, the Green Bay Packers will host the Cleveland Browns in the afternoon followed by a game between the Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals.
What NFL teams are playing in Thanksgiving?
| Game Kickoff time TV channel | Bears at Lions 12:30 p.m. ET Fox | Raiders at Cowboys 4:30 p.m. ET CBS | Bills at Saints 8:20 p.m. ET NBC |
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Who has won the most Thanksgiving football games?
The largest loss by the Cowboys was 22 points when the Los Angeles Chargers won, 28-6, in 2017. Among Cowboys' quarterbacks, Danny White has the most wins on Thanksgiving with a mark of 7-1, Tony Romo was 6-3, and Troy Aikman was 5-5.
What teams have gone 16 0?
| Team Wins Losses | 1934 Chicago Bears season 13 0 | 1942 Chicago Bears season 11 0 | 1972 Miami Dolphins season 14 0 | 2007 New England Patriots season 16 0 |
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When was the last time Detroit Lions won on Thanksgiving?
| Year Opponent Result | 2014 Chicago Bears W, 34-17 | 2015 Philadelphia Eagles W, 45-14 | 2016 Minnesota Vikings W, 16-13 | 2017 Minnesota Vikings L, 30-23 |
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Who do the Packers play in 2022?
| 2022 Green Bay Packers Schedule | Date Opponent | Date TBA Chicago Bears Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI | Date TBA Detroit LionsLambeau Field, Green Bay, WI | Date TBA Minnesota VikingsLambeau Field, Green Bay, WI |
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Where are the Packers playing the Saints?
The New Orleans Saints and the Green Bay Packers will face off at 4:25 p.m. ET Sept. 12 at TIAA Bank Field to kick off their 2021 seasons.
How many times have the Packers played on Christmas Day?
The Packers have won four of the last five games in the series dating back to 2001. The Packers have played twice on Christmas since 2005, beating the Chicago Bears at home in 2011 and losing to the Bears at home in 2005. The Packers are scheduled to open the 2021 season against the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome.
