What NFL Teams Will Play on Thanksgiving Day 2019?

The NFL has released the full schedule for the 2019 season, and we now know which teams will be playing on Thanksgiving Day. Here’s a look at the matchups.

NFL Teams That Always Play on Thanksgiving Day

Turkey, stuffing, and football. That’s what Thanksgiving is all about, right? Well, at least for some people. Every year, there are three NFL games played on Thanksgiving Day. And there are always some teams that seem to end up playing on Thanksgiving more often than others. So, which teams will be playing this year?

Detroit Lions

Thanksgiving and football go hand-in-hand, and the Detroit Lions have been a big part of that tradition for years. The Lions have played on Thanksgiving Day every year since 1934, making them the team with the longest Thanksgiving Day streak in the NFL.

Despite their long history of playing on Thanksgiving, the Lions have had mixed results over the years. They’ve had some great seasons, including a stretch of four straight Thanksgiving Day wins from 2006 to 2009. But they’ve also had some tough years, like their 0-16 season in 2008.

No matter what their record is, though, the Lions always bring excitement to Thanksgiving Day football. And this year, they’ll be looking to get back on track after a tough 2018 season. So if you’re looking for some Thanksgiving Day football fun, be sure to tune in to see the Detroit Lions play!

Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys have played on Thanksgiving Day a total of 40 times, more than any other team in the NFL. The Cowboys have been playing on Thanksgiving since 1966, when they defeated the Cleveland Browns 14-7. They’ve played every Thanksgiving since 1975, and they’ve appeared in all but two of the NFL’s Thanksgiving games since 1966. The only years the Cowboys didn’t play on Thanksgiving were 1989 and 2015.

NFL Teams That Occasionally Play on Thanksgiving Day

It’s that time of year again where we start thinking about what NFL teams will play on Thanksgiving Day. While the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions have played on Thanksgiving Day for many years, there are other teams that occasionally play on the holiday. So, which teams will play on Thanksgiving Day in 2019?

Miami Dolphins

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 team plays its home games at Hard Rock Stadium in the northern suburb of Miami Gardens, Florida. The Dolphins are the oldest professional sports franchise in the Sunshine State.

New York Jets

Since Thanksgiving is just a few days away, NFL fans are wondering which teams will be playing on the holiday this year. While most of the teams that regularly participate in the Thanksgiving games are already set, there are still a few that have yet to be announced. One of those teams is the New York Jets.

Although the Jets don’t usually play on Thanksgiving, they have done so on occasion. In fact, they played on Thanksgiving Day as recently as 2016. So, there’s a chance that they could be playing again this year. However, at this time, there’s no confirmation from the team or the NFL about their plans for Thanksgiving 2019.

If the Jets do end up playing on Thanksgiving Day this year, it would likely be because they’re scheduled to play against a team that regularly participates in the holiday games. For example, if the Dallas Cowboys are scheduled to play against the Jets on Thanksgiving Day, then it’s almost certain that the game will take place. However, if the Jets are scheduled to play against a team like the Arizona Cardinals (who don’t usually play on Thanksgiving), then it’s less likely that the game will happen.

Of course, even if the Jets don’t play on Thanksgiving Day this year, there’s still a chance that they could end up playing on another day during the holiday weekend. So, if you’re a fan of the team, make sure to keep an eye out for their schedule in the coming days.

New England Patriots

The New England Patriots are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston area. The Patriots compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league’s American Football Conference (AFC) East division. The team plays its home games at Gillette Stadium in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts, which is located 28 miles (45 km) southwest of downtown Boston.

The Patriots are also headquartered at Gillette Stadium. An original member of the American Football League (AFL), the Patriots joined the NFL in the AFL–NFL merger in 1970. The team changed its name from the original Boston Patriots after relocating to Foxborough in 1971. The Patriots played their home games at Fenway Park from 1971 to 2001, then moved to Gillette Stadium at the start of the 2002 season.

The Thanksgiving Day game is an annual tradition for the Patriots, dating back to their time in the AFL. The team has played on Thanksgiving Day multiple times since then, most recently in 2012 against the New York Jets.

NFL Teams That Have Never Played on Thanksgiving Day

The NFL has a rich history of playing games on Thanksgiving Day. It all started in 1876 when the Chicago Football Club played the first ever Thanksgiving Day game against the St. Louis Athletic Club. NFL teams have been playing on Thanksgiving Day ever since. This year, Thanksgiving Day falls on Thursday, November 28. Here are the NFL teams that have never played on Thanksgiving Day.

Green Bay Packers

Since the NFL schedule was expanded to a 16-game season in 1978, the Green Bay Packers have only played on Thanksgiving Day twice. In 1983, they defeated the Detroit Lions 27-15. In 2008, they lost to the New Orleans Saints 34-16. The Packers have a long tradition of playing on Thanksgiving Day dating back to their early days as a team in the 1920s, but they have not been featured on the holiday schedule in recent years.

Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional American football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers compete in the National Football League (NFL), as a member club of the league’s American Football Conference (AFC) North division. Founded in 1933, the Steelers are the seventh oldest franchise in the NFL. The team played its first regular season game on September 20, 1933, when it defeated the New York Giants, 13–3.

Seattle Seahawks

Though the Seahawks have never played on Thanksgiving Day, they have had their fair share of playing on primetime during the holiday weekend. In 2004, they hosted the Green Bay Packers on “Monday Night Football” in what would be Brett Favre’s final game at Lambeau Field as a Packer. And in 2008, they travel to Dallas to play the Cowboys on “Thursday Night Football.” This year, they face off against the division rival San Francisco 49ers on “Turkey Day.”