When Is the First Thursday Night NFL Football Game?
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The first Thursday night NFL football game of the season is typically scheduled for the week after Labor Day.
Introduction
The first Thursday Night Football game of the season is typically played on the second Thursday in September. However, the date can vary depending on the schedule for that particular season. For example, in 2017, the first Thursday Night Football game was played on September 7th.
So if you’re wondering when the first Thursday Night Football game of 2018 will be, mark your calendars for September 13th!
History of the First Thursday Night NFL Football Game
The first Thursday Night NFL football game was played on Thanksgiving Day in 1934, between the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears. The Lions won that game, 19-16. The first Thursday Night NFL game televised nationally was on November 23, 1950, also between the Lions and Bears. The Lions again won that game, 26-14.
The tradition of playing a Thursday Night NFL game on Thanksgiving Day has continued ever since 1934, with the exception of 1939-1944 (due to World War II) and 1959 (when the NFL was on strike). In 1966, the NFL expanded its regular season schedule from 12 games to 14 games, and began hosting two Thanksgiving Day games. Since then, there have been three games played on Thanksgiving Day: two early afternoon games ( typically featuring division rivals ) and one primetime game televised nationally in competition against smaller college football rivalries.
The First Thursday Night NFL Football Game is typically one of the most highly anticipated match-ups of the season. It is a time for family, friends, and football fanatics alike to come together and enjoy America’s favorite pastime.
When Is the First Thursday Night NFL Football Game?
The first Thursday Night Football game of the NFL season is typically scheduled for the second week of the season. In 2018, the first Thursday Night Football game will be played on September 13, between the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals.
Conclusion
The first Thursday Night NFL Football game will be on September 10th, 2020.
