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NFL: Your Guide To Thanksgiving Football

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Thanksgiving is a day of traditions. Who do you know who doesn’t eat turkey on the last Thursday of November? I can think of a …
Thanksgiving is a day of traditions. Who do you know who doesn’t eat turkey on the last Thursday of November? I can think of a plethora of main dishes served at Christmas. Glazed ham, prime rib, filet mignon, enchiladas, and tamales all make the list. But not on Thanksgiving. We stick to what we’ve always known on the holiday — as does the National Football League. Since 1934, the Detroit Lions have been playing home games on Thanksgiving, the Dallas Cowboys since 1966. Because it’s tradition, we’re forced to watch Lions football and Jerry Jones’ team regardless of record. This year, the Lions enter Thanksgiving an ugly 0-9-1, primed once again for a top draft pick. Things are better in “Jerry World,” with his Cowboys 7-3. Though the Cowboys are losers of two of their last three, and are battling numerous injuries. In 2006, the NFL added a third game that changes every year, giving all of us turkey-stuffed fans of football an opportunity to end our day on the couch. Let’s take a look at your football viewing schedule for Thanksgiving. Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears – 12:30 p.m. ET, FOX While all football is appreciated on Thanksgiving, let’s not act like the morning game is going to be one we tell our kids about. The winless Lions are hopeful that quarterback Jared Goff will be able to return from an oblique injury suffered in week 10 and is listed as a “gametime decision.” “I feel good,” Goff said Tuesday. “I will never use it as an excuse. I feel good if I’m on the field I’m ready to go.” On the other sideline, veteran Andy Dalton will get the start for the 3-7 Bears, as Justin Fields was officially ruled out on Wednesday as he deals with bruised ribs. “You have to stay ready, that’s the biggest thing,” said Dalton of being the backup. “I felt like I was prepared, I was ready to go this past week, and when I got a chance to come in there; obviously there’s good things that happened, things, like I said, wish I would have had back.

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