The Detroit Lions always play a starring role on the NFL’s traditional Thanksgiving Day – despite often mediocre performances. This year everything is different.
Who will meet in the NFL on Thankygiving?
Since its inception in 1920, the National Football League (NFL) has played on Thanksgiving every season. This Thursday she is also celebrating the tradition with the games Detroit Lions against Green Bay Packers (6:30 p.m. CET), Dallas Cowboys against Washington Commanders (10:30 p.m.) and Seattle Seahawks against San Francisco 49ers (Friday, 2:20 a.m.).
What’s special about Thanksgiving game day?
A home game for the Cowboys has been an integral part of the Thanksgiving program since 1966, and a home game for the Lions since 1934. Since 2006 there has been a third game without a fixed home team. On the national holiday, the games tend to achieve high ratings and include halftime shows similar to the Super Bowl and the International Games.
Who broadcasts the Thanksgiving games on TV?
The Sportschau reports on the games in an online article. RTL will broadcast the Lions vs. Packers duel on TV on Nitro at 6:30 p.m. – in the USA it is midday, so the best “turkey time”, 12:30 p.m. This is followed by Cowoboys against Commanders. All matches can be seen on the streaming service DAZN.
Why are the Detroit Lions back?
There are traditional reasons why the Lions always get the big stage on Thanksgiving, certainly not sporting ones. Because Detroit is one of only four franchises that have never made it to the final, the Super Bowl. The last win in the playoffs was 32 years ago. The low point followed in 2008 with a season without a win and 16 defeats – an NFL negative record.
Who is the favorite for Lions vs. Packers?
But the Lions are currently doing surprisingly well and have had their best start to the season in more than 60 years. Eight wins from ten games – that’s the second-best record in the league behind the Philadelphia Eagles with nine wins.
One of the guarantees of success is quarterback Jared Goff. At 29 years old, he has developed from a highly valued talent to a leading player. He receives the full trust of head coach Dan Campbell, who, as a motivational artist, has managed to instill self-confidence in the team.
The Lions are favorites against the Packers – Green Bay is only in third place in the NFC North with four wins behind Detroit and the Minnesota Vikings. In addition, the Lions are currently so highly valued that many believe they will make it to the Super Bowl – it would be a historic coup.