Which NFL Teams Play on Thanksgiving Day?
It’s that time of year again! Here is a list of all the NFL teams that will be playing on Thanksgiving Day this year.
Introduction
The National Football League (NFL) schedule for Thanksgiving Day games is set every year, and mostly features division rivals. NFL teams that play on Thanksgiving Day typically host early games, while the late game is usually hosted by the Dallas Cowboys.
The NFL has played games on Thanksgiving Day since its inception in 1920, with the Detroit Lions hosting the first game. In 1930, the Chicago Bears hosted the first ever night game on Thanksgiving. The Detroit Lions have played home games on Thanksgiving more times than any other team, a total of 82 times since 1934.
In recent years, the NFL has started to schedule non-divisional opponents for some of the Thanksgiving games. The following teams have played each other on Thanksgiving multiple times:
-Dallas Cowboys vs. Miami Dolphins (5 times)
-Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Jets (5 times)
-Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens (4 times)
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions have played on Thanksgiving Day more times than any other NFL team, a tradition that began in 1934. The Lions have hosted a game on Thanksgiving every year since 1945, with the exception of 1975 and 1977. In recent years, the Lions have played against the Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, and Minnesota Vikings.
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys have played on Thanksgiving Day more than any other NFL team. They have played on Thanksgiving Day a total of 38 times since 1966.
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers have played on Thanksgiving Day a total of 20 times in their history. They have compiled a record of 12-7-1 in those games.
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins have not played on Thanksgiving Day since 1998. That year, they lost to the Dallas Cowboys 27-14.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there are four NFL teams that play on Thanksgiving Day each year. The Detroit Lions always host a game on Thanksgiving, and they are joined by three other teams who rotate playing in the annual Thanksgiving Day games. These teams are the Dallas Cowboys, the Green Bay Packers, and the Miami Dolphins.
