Which NFL Team Has the Most Thanksgiving Day Wins?
The Dallas Cowboys have the most Thanksgiving Day wins of any NFL team, with 30 victories. The Cowboys have also played in the most Thanksgiving Day games, with a total of 59 appearances.
Introduction
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). Thanks to the NFL’s flexible scheduling, every team plays 16 games over a 17-week period.
Since the league’s inception in 1920, there have been a number of different teams that have enjoyed success on Thanksgiving Day. In fact, thanks to the NFL’s annual Thanksgiving Day games, some teams have become known for their success on this holiday. So, which NFL team has the most Thanksgiving Day wins?
The Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys have the most Thanksgiving Day wins of any NFL team. They have a record of 30-18 on Thanksgiving Day, which is the best win percentage of any team that has played on Thanksgiving Day at least 10 times. The Cowboys have also appeared in the most Thanksgiving Day games, with 48 appearances.
The Detroit Lions
While the Dallas Cowboys may lay claim to the most Thanksgiving Day games played (78), it’s the Detroit Lions who can boast the most wins on Turkey Day, with 36. That said, the Lions have also suffered the most losses on Thanksgiving, coming in at 41. The team’s all-time Thanksgiving record is an even .468.
The Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers have the most Thanksgiving Day wins with 19. The Packers have played in more Thanksgiving Day games than any other team, with a total of 38 games.
Conclusion
The Dallas Cowboys have the most Thanksgiving Day wins with 40. The Cowobys have won 40 of their 58 Thanksgiving Day games. The Detroit Lions have the second most wins with 34.