What NFL Teams Are Playing on Thanksgiving?

Wondering which NFL teams are playing on Thanksgiving this year? Here’s a quick rundown of the games taking place on Turkey Day!

Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team that competes in the National Football League (NFL). The Cowboys have been playing in the NFL since 1960. The team is headquartered in Frisco, Texas, and plays its home games at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys are one of the most successful teams in the NFL, with five Super Bowl wins.

History of the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving

The Dallas Cowboys have played on Thanksgiving Day every year since 1966. The tradition began when the team’s original owner, Tex Schramm, decided that the Cowboys should be America’s Team and play on the holiday as a way to thank the fans for their support.

Since then, the Cowboys have become one of the most popular teams in the NFL, and their Thanksgiving Day games are always must-see television. The team has appeared in a record 20 Thanksgiving Day games, winning 15 of them.

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Current Thanksgiving Day Record

As of the 2019 season, the Dallas Cowboys hold the record for the most Thanksgiving Day games played (78), and are also tied with the Detroit Lions for the most Thanksgiving Day wins (37).

Notable Thanksgiving Day Moments

The Dallas Cowboys have played on Thanksgiving Day a record 28 times since 1966. The team’s most frequent opponents have been the Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins, whom they have faced ten and six times on the holiday, respectively. The Cowboys also played the New England Patriots in 1971 and 1972 as part of the regular season series between the two teams that began in 1970.

Some of the most memorable moments in Dallas Cowboys’ history have taken place on Thanksgiving Day. In 1967, the team defeated the Lions 52-14 en route to their first-ever playoff appearance. The following year, Dallas beat Detroit again, this time by a score of 24-21, clinching their first ever division title. In 1971, the Cowboys won their first Thanksgiving Day game against the Dolphins, 24-17. After losing to Miami on Thanksgiving in 1972, Dallas won eight straight games on the holiday from 1973 to 1980.

In 1993, Dallas beat Green Bay 27-17 in a game that was notable for two reasons: it was attended by then-President Bill Clinton, and it marked Michael Irvin’s return to the field after recovering from a spinal injury suffered earlier in the season. Irvin caught four passes for 87 yards and a touchdown in the win.

Another significant moment in Cowboys’ history took place on Thanksgiving Day in 1998, when rookie quarterback Quincy Carter made his first career start against Washington. Carter would go on to lead Dallas to two consecutive NFC East titles and a trip to the playoffs in his first two seasons as starter.

Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions have been playing on Thanksgiving since 1934. The Lions have played on Thanksgiving more times than any other NFL team. They have played in 82 Thanksgiving games, winning 39 of them.

History of the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving

The Detroit Lions are one of the most storied teams in the NFL, and Thanksgiving is no exception. The Lions have been playing on Thanksgiving Day since 1934, when they hosted the Chicago Bears in front of a then-record crowd of 26,000 fans at University of Detroit Stadium.

In 1940, the Lions moved to Briggs Stadium, where they played their Thanksgiving games until 1974. In 1975, they returned to Detroit and have been playing at Ford Field ever since. The Lions have had some great moments on Thanksgiving, including three straight wins from 1934 to 1936 and four consecutive victories from 1949 to 1952. In 1963, they became the first team in NFL history to go an entire season without surrendering a touchdown at home, which they accomplished by beating the Green Bay Packers 26-14 on Thanksgiving Day.

The Lions have also had their share of struggles on Thanksgiving, including a stretch from 2008 to 2016 when they lost 11 straight Turkey Day games. But regardless of their record on this holiday, the Lions always seem to put on a good show for their fans and are always worth watching on Thanksgiving Day.

Current Thanksgiving Day Record

The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL), and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit. Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and called the Portsmouth Spartans, the team began play in 1929 as an independent professional football team, one of many such teams in the Midwestern United States. For four years it played several teams around Ohio and Kentucky and was reasonably successful, never having a losing season and compiling a record of 24 wins, 4 losses, and 2 ties. Despite their success on the field over those four years (and despite their coach’s repeated assurances that he would never leave), George Richards, owner of radio station WJR in Detroit, purchased controlling interest in the team on October 23, 1934 with an eye towards moving them to Detroit.[1] He changed the team name to the Lions to reflect fancy new radios being sold at that time that had “cat’s whisker” vacuum tubes (the forerunners of modern-day transistors).[2][3]

In 2019, they have compiled a record of 3-6-1.

Notable Thanksgiving Day Moments

The Detroit Lions have a long history of playing on Thanksgiving Day. In fact, they are the only NFL team to have played on the holiday every year since 1934. The Lions have had some memorable moments in their Thanksgiving Day games over the years. Here are a few of the most notable:

In 1935, the Lions defeated the Chicago Bears 26-7 in a Thanksgiving Day game played in front of a then-record crowd of 26,283 fans at Detroit’s Briggs Stadium. It was the Lions’ first ever win on Thanksgiving Day and started a tradition that would see the team play on the holiday every year for decades to come.

In 1962, the Lions faced off against the Green Bay Packers in what was simply known as “The Greatest Game Ever Played on Thanksgiving Day.” The Lions came back from a 20-point deficit to win 22-21, thanks to a late touchdown run by running back Jim Taylor. The game was watched by a then-record television audience of 39 million people and is still considered one of the most iconic games in NFL history.

In 1998, the Lions pulled off another come-from-behind win on Thanksgiving Day, this time against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Trailing 27-23 with just over a minute to play, Lions quarterback Scott Mitchell led his team down the field for a game-winning touchdown pass to Johnnie Morton with just 8 seconds remaining on the clock. The dramatic victory helped propel the Lions to an eventual NFC North division title that season.

Green Bay Packers

The Packers have a long history of playing on Thanksgiving, dating back to their first game in 1929. They’ve played on the holiday every year since, with the exception of 1939, when they weren’t able to agree on a date with the Detroit Lions. Packers vs. Lions is one of the most storied rivalries in the NFL, and it’s only fitting that they play on Thanksgiving.

History of the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving

The Green Bay Packers have a long and storied history with the Thanksgiving Day game. The Packers have played on Thanksgiving Day a total of 29 times, more than any other team in the NFL. They have a record of 21-7-1 in those games.

The Packers first played on Thanksgiving in 1921, when they defeated the Hammond Pros 21-0. The next year, the Packers faced the Minneapolis Marines and won 7-6. In 1923, the Packers beat the Duluth Kelleys 7-0.

In 1929, the Packers suffered their first Thanksgiving Day loss, falling to the Chicago Bears 9-7. The next year, the Packers rebounded with a 6-0 victory over the Staten Island Stapletons.

The Packers and Bears met again on Thanksgiving in 1933, with the Bears winning again by a score of 13-10. In 1934, the Packers exacted revenge against Duluth, winning 26-0.

In 1939, the Packers and Bears met for a third time on Thanksgiving Day, with Green Bay coming out on top 27-23. This would be the start of a long rivalry between these two teams on Thanksgiving Day. From 1939 to 1944, the Packers and Bears would face each other every year on Thanksgiving Day except for 1942, when Navy were guests at Lambeau Field due to World War II travel restrictions. ThePackers won six of those seven games.

In 1945, Green Bay hosted Detroit for their first Thanksgiving game since 1923. The Lions would go on to win that game 28-7. Detroit would become a common opponent for Green Bay on Thanksgiving Day in future years.

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Current Thanksgiving Day Record

The Green Bay Packers have the most wins on Thanksgiving Day of any NFL team, with a record of 30-15-1. The Packers have played on Thanksgiving Day more than any other team, with a total of 46 appearances.

Notable Thanksgiving Day Moments

The Green Bay Packers have a long and storied history, dating back to their founding in 1919. They are the only NFL team to have never had a losing season and have won more championships than any other team in the NFL. The Packers have played on Thanksgiving Day numerous times, with some notable moments in their history.

In 1923, the Packers played their first Thanksgiving Day game, against the Chicago Bears. The game was a matchup of two of the best teams in the NFL at the time and was billed as the “Game of the Century.” The Packers won 6-0, with future Hall of Fame running back Red Grange scoring the only points of the game.

In 1930, the Packers again played the Bears on Thanksgiving Day. This time, it was a different story, as the Bears routed the Packers 27-0. It was one of only two times that the Packers were shut out on Thanksgiving Day; the other time was in 1944 against the Detroit Lions.

In 1962, Thanksgiving Day marked one of the most famous moments in Packers history, as they defeated rival Minnesota Vikings 16-7 at Lambeau Field in what has come to be known as “The Snow Bowl.” The game was played in heavy snowfall, and fans had to be shoveled out of their seats during halftime. The win helped propel the Packers to their eventual championship that season.

More recently, in 2008, Packer quarterback Aaron Rodgers made his first career start on Thanksgiving Day against Bill Belichick’s New England Patriots. Rodgers threw for 218 yards and three touchdowns as the Packers won 26-21. It was one of Rodgers’ best performances of his rookie season and helped him on his way to becoming one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history.

Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins are playing the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving this year. This will be the first time since 2009 that the Dolphins have played on Thanksgiving. The Cowboys are one of the most popular teams in the NFL, so this should be a good game for the Dolphins.

History of the Miami Dolphins on Thanksgiving

The Miami Dolphins have a long and storied history on Thanksgiving, dating all the way back to their inaugural season in 1966. The Dolphins have played on Thanksgiving a total of 25 times, including every year from 1966 to 1969. In those early years, the Dolphins were one of the most dominant teams in the NFL and their Thanksgiving games were must-see TV.

The Dolphins’ first Thanksgiving game was a 38-21 rout of the Detroit Lions in 1966. It was the start of a long tradition of Miami winning on Thanksgiving. The Dolphins would go on to win 14 straight Thanksgiving games, a streak that included victories over some of the NFL’s best teams.

The streak came to an end in 1983, when the Dolphins lost to the New York Jets 27-14. It was a sign of things to come for Miami, as the team would only win one more Thanksgiving game over the next 30 years.

In 2013, the Dolphins finally got back on track, beating the Dallas Cowboys 24-20. It was a much-needed victory for Miami, which had been struggling in recent years. Since then, the Dolphins have alternated wins and losses on Thanksgiving, with their most recent game being a loss to the Dallas Cowboys in 2017.

Current Thanksgiving Day Record

The Miami Dolphins have a 7-5 (.583) all-time record on Thanksgiving Day, and have played on the holiday 12 times in franchise history. The team has won back-to-back Thanksgiving contests on two occasions (1977-78 and 2005-06), while its longest Thanksgiving Day winning streak is three games, which was accomplished twice (1979-81 and 1997-99).

Notable Thanksgiving Day Moments

The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team based in the Miami metropolitan area. The Dolphins compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league’s American Football Conference (AFC) East division. The Dolphins play their home games at Hard Rock Stadium in the northern suburb of Miami Gardens, and are headquartered in Davie, Florida.

The Dolphins were founded by attorney-politician Joe Robbie and actor-comedian Danny Thomas. They began play in the AFL in 1966. The region had not had a professional football team since the days of the Miami Seahawks, who played in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) in 1946 before becoming the first incarnation of the Baltimore Colts. For the first few years, the Dolphins’ full-time training camp and practice facilities were at Saint Andrew’s School, a private boys boarding prep school in Boca Raton. In 1967, the team played their home games at the Miami Orange Bowl, which had been home to previous NFL teams from 1928 to 1966. The Orange Bowl was Bad weather forced additional games to be played at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, where crowds were smaller than at Joe Robbie Stadium (now Hard Rock Stadium).

New York Jets

The Jets will be playing the New England Patriots on Thanksgiving day. This will be the Jets first Thanksgiving game since they joined the NFL in 1970.

History of the New York Jets on Thanksgiving

The New York Jets are one of the teams that play on Thanksgiving every year. They have a long and storied history on the holiday, dating back to their days as the New York Titans. The Jets have played on Thanksgiving Day 14 times in their history, with a record of 5-9. Here’s a look at some of their most memorable moments on Thanksgiving:

-In 1962, the Jets shocked the world by defeating the reigning champion Dallas Cowboys in front of a national audience on Thanksgiving Day. It was the first time an expansion team had beaten a defending champion and it catapulted the Jets into the national spotlight.

-In 1968, the Jets pulled off another upset, this time defeating the Baltimore Colts in one of the most famous games in NFL history. The game, which became known as the “Heidi Game,” was cut off by NBC in order to show the made-for-TV movie Heidi. As a result, fans missed seeing Colts quarterback Johnny Unitas stage a come-from-behind victory. The game was later shown in its entirety on NFL Network.

-In 1973, the Jets hosted their longtime rivals, the Miami Dolphins, on Thanksgiving Day. The game was a back-and-forth affair that went down to the wire, with Dolphins kicker Garo Yepremian missing a field goal that would have won the game for Miami. The Jets went on to win in overtime, giving them their first Thanksgiving Day victory since 1968.

-In 2002, the Jets once again found themselves in an overtime game on Thanksgiving Day, this time against the New England Patriots. The Patriots had taken a late lead, but Jets quarterback Vinny Testaverde drove his team down the field and hit Kevin Swayne for a touchdown with just seconds remaining to force overtime. The Jets went on to win in dramatic fashion, cementing their place as one of the best teams in football that season.

Current Thanksgiving Day Record

The New York Jets are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Jets compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league’s American Football Conference (AFC) East division. The team is headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey. In a unique arrangement for the league, the Jets share MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey with the New York Giants. The franchise is legally and corporately registered as New York Jets, LLC.

The team was founded in 1959 as the Titans of New York, an original member of the American Football League (AFL); later, the franchise joined the NFL in the AFL–NFL merger in 1970. The team began to play at Shea Stadium in 1964 and adopted its current name in 1963. Four years later, they qualified for Super Bowl III where they defeated the Baltimore Colts, becoming the first AFL team to defeat an NFL club in an NFL championship game. Since 1968, the Jets have appeared in ten AFC Championship Games, most recently defeating Pittsburgh Steelers following the 2010 season to advance to Super Bowl XLVIII—which they lost to the Green Bay Packers 43–25—their first appearance ever since Super Bowl III and their fourth overall appearance including three pre-merger appearances representing their AFL lineage—which they also subsequently lost each time. Since 1968, they have yet to return to even just an AFC Championship victory since that time frame; henceforth during that timespan almost 50 years ago from 1968 to date presently ongoing as of this writing being November 2020), this has been their longest drought between winning any kind of championship game period let alone returning back to another one much less winning it 42 years counting since their only win at Super Bowl III almost 50 years ago now in early 2021 which is presently ongoing as of late 2020). The team is also nicknamed “the J-E-T-S”, “Gang Green”, and “Broadway Blue”.

Notable Thanksgiving Day Moments

In 1926, the NFL held its first Thanksgiving games, with the Chicago Bears defeating the Chicago Cardinals 7-6 and the New York Giants demolishing the Brooklyn Lions 36-0. From there, Thanksgiving became a tradition for NFL fans, with games becoming must-watch TV. Here are some of the most memorable Thanksgiving Day moments in NFL history:

The 1948 “Snow Bowl” between the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles is considered one of the coldest games in NFL history. A blizzard swept through New York City that day, with snow drifts reaching as high as 10 feet in some parts of the city. The game was still played, however, and the Lions won 14-0.

In 1950, Bill Dudley of the Pittsburgh Steelers had one of the best games by a running back in NFL history, rushing for 237 yards and three touchdowns in a 28-14 win over the Washington Redskins. Dudley’s performance earned him the nickname “Bullet Bill.”

In 1971, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Drew Pearson caught a 50-yard Hail Mary pass from quarterback Roger Staubach to defeat the Minnesota Vikings 17-14. The play, which is known as “Pearson’s Catch,” is considered one of the greatest moments in Cowboys history.

In 1978, Houston Oilers running back Earl Campbell rushed for 235 yards and four touchdowns in a 34-5 Thanksgiving Day win over the Miami Dolphins. Campbell’s performance remains one of the best by a running back on Thanksgiving Day.

In 1993, Dallas Cowboys receiver Michael Irvin caught three touchdown passes from quarterback Troy Aikman in a 42-31 win over division rivals the Miami Dolphins on Thanksgiving Day. The game was Irvin’s best performance of his Hall of Fame career.

Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles will be playing the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. The game will be televised on NBC at 12:30pm EST. This will be the first time the Eagles have played on Thanksgiving since 1933.

History of the Philadelphia Eagles on Thanksgiving

The Philadelphia Eagles have a long and storied history playing on Thanksgiving. The team played its first Thanksgiving Day game in 1933, when they faced off against the Detroit Lions. Since then, the Eagles have played on Thanksgiving Day a total of 25 times. They have faced the Lions 16 times, the Dallas Cowboys eight times, and the Miami Dolphins once.

The Eagles have a record of 11-14 on Thanksgiving Day. Their most recent Thanksgiving Day game was in 2017, when they lost to the Lions 34-29.

The Eagles have a long and storied history playing on Thanksgiving. The team played its first Thanksgiving Day game in 1933, when they faced off against the Detroit Lions. Since then, the Eagles have played on Thanksgiving Day a total of 25 times. They have faced the Lions 16 times, the Dallas Cowboys eight times, and the Miami Dolphins once.

The Eagles have a record of 11-14 on Thanksgiving Day. Their most recent Thanksgiving Day game was in 2017, when they lost to the Lions 34-29.

Current Thanksgiving Day Record

The Philadelphia Eagles currently have the NFL’s best Thanksgiving Day record, with an all-time record of 18-7 (.720). The Dallas Cowboys are a close second with an all-time record of 18-16 (.529).

Notable Thanksgiving Day Moments

While the Detroit Lions have played on Thanksgiving Day every year since 1934, they are not the only team with a long Thanksgiving tradition. The Dallas Cowboys have played on Thanksgiving Day every year since 1966, with only two exceptions (1975 and 1977). The Miami Dolphins first played on Thanksgiving in 1966, but have not played on the holiday since 1969. The New York Jets first played on Thanksgiving in 1968, but have not played on the holiday since 1983.

San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are playing the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving this year. The 49ers are one of the most storied franchises in NFL history, having won five Super Bowls. The Packers are also a historic franchise, having won four Super Bowls. This will be a great game to watch on Thanksgiving.

History of the San Francisco 49ers on Thanksgiving

The San Francisco 49ers have only played on Thanksgiving four times in their franchise history. Twice in Detroit (1977 and 1984) and twice in Dallas (1986 and 1994). The Niners have a 2-2 record on Turkey Day.

In 1977, San Francisco went to Detroit and got routed by the Lions, 31-7. The Lions jumped out to a 21-0 lead and never looked back. Niners QB Steve Young was intercepted twice and the team had zero rushing yards.

Seven years later, the 49ers exacted some revenge on the Lions with a 27-21 come-from-behind victory in Detroit. Joe Montana led the charge, throwing for 341 yards and two TDs, including the game-winner to Dwight Clark with just over a minute remaining.

In 1986, the Niners traveled to Dallas to take on the Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day. It was a close game, but the Cowboys emerged victorious, 23-17. Roger Craig had a big day for San Francisco, racking up 133 total yards (95 rushing, 38 receiving).

The most recent Thanksgiving Day game featuring the 49ers was in 1994 against… you guessed it… the Dallas Cowboys. This time, it was Dallas who came out on top, 38-20. Despite being outscored 28-7 in the second half, Steve Young led the Niners to within two touchdowns late in the 4th quarter before finally running out of steam.

Current Thanksgiving Day Record

The San Francisco 49ers currently have the best record on Thanksgiving Day, with 27 wins and 16 losses.

Notable Thanksgiving Day Moments

The Detroit Lions have played on Thanksgiving Day every year since 1934, with the exception of 1939-1944 (due to the NFL’s suspension during World War II). The Dallas Cowboys joined the Lions in hosting Thanksgiving games in 1966. In 1978, the Dallas Cowboys hosted the St. Louis Cardinals, marking the first time that two games were played during the holiday. That same year, the Miami Dolphins hosted a Thanksgiving game for the first time, facing off against the New England Patriots.