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    Thanksgiving and NFL football have been a beloved tradition for nearly a century, two American pastimes: feasting and football. The Detroit Lions started the tradition in 1934 and, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Dallas Cowboys joined the Thanksgiving roster in 1966, cementing football as a Turkey Day staple.

    In 2024, fans can enjoy a Thanksgiving tripleheader, beginning at 12:30 pm ET on Thursday, November 28 and continuing throughout the night with three exciting matchups.

    LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 04: Ryan Fitzpatrick during the annual NFL International fixture as the New York Jets compete against the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium on October 4, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)© Mike Marsland
    LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 04: Ryan Fitzpatrick during the annual NFL International fixture as the New York Jets compete against the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium on October 4, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)

    Here’s a breakdown of this year’s games

    Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions

    12:30 pm ET on CBS, stream on Paramount+

    The Lions will face a division rival Chicago Bears in the first game of the day. As reported by CBS, Chicago got off to a rough start to the season at 4-2 but has struggled since then, losing four straight games and making a coaching change that has yet to turn things around.

    CHICAGO - JANUARY 03: Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson plays against the Chicago Bears on January 3, 2016 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Raymond Boyd/Getty Images) © Raymond Boyd
    CHICAGO – JANUARY 03: Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson plays against the Chicago Bears on January 3, 2016 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)

    Detroit, on the other hand, is having a standout season. With a league-leading average of 33.6 points per game and a loaded offense featuring stars like Jahmir Gibbs, David Montgomery, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Sam LaPorta, quarterback Jared Goff completed a career-high 73% of his passes.

    The Lions’ Thanksgiving record stands at 37-45-2, with last year’s upset loss to the Green Bay Packers still fresh in fans’ minds. They will look to avoid another stumble in this year’s matchup.

    New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys

    4:30 pm ET on Fox, stream on fubo

    “America’s Team” returns to its traditional Thanksgiving afternoon slot, hosting the New York Giants in an NFC East showdown. This quarterback battle will look different. Dak Prescott is out for the season with a hamstring injury, and Daniel Jones is benched, setting up a matchup between Cooper Rush and Tommy DeVito.

    Monday Night Football - Michael Strahan from Good Morning America inducts New York Giants legends into the Ring of Honor at MetLife Stadium during the NY Giants vs. Cincinnati Bengals game on 11/14/16. (Photo by Ida Mae Astute/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images) ELI MANNING© Ida Mae Astute
    Monday Night Football – Michael Strahan from Good Morning America inducts New York Giants legends into the Ring of Honor at MetLife Stadium during the NY Giants vs. Cincinnati Bengals game on 11/14/16. (Photo by Ida Mae Astute/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images) ELI MANNING

    The Cowboys will look to replicate last year’s dominant Thanksgiving performance when they demolished the Washington Commanders. Dallas is one of the most popular teams in the NFL, and their Thanksgiving games are always a spectacle.

    Miami Dolphins at Green Bay Packers

    8:20 pm ET on NBC, stream on fubo

    The Thanksgiving nightcap moves to Lambeau Field, where the Green Bay Packers host the Miami Dolphins. Both teams have young quarterbacks coming back from injuries. Jordan Love missed two games earlier this season with an MCL sprain, while Tua Tagovailoa sat out four games after suffering the injury in Week 2.

    CINCINNATI, OHIO - AUGUST 11: Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love #10 is seen during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Packer Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)© Michael Hickey
    CINCINNATI, OHIO – AUGUST 11: Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love #10 is seen during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Packer Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

    This interconference matchup features a high-powered offense from the historic home-field environments of Miami and Green Bay. It’s a great way to spend a day full of football and festivities.

    A holiday tradition

    Whether you’re rooting for your favorite team or enjoying the action between bites of turkey, NFL football is as American as pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving. Gather your family, grab a plate and prepare for a full day of football!

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