Lions, Cowboys, Saints play host on Thanksgiving Day
For the 13th consecutive season, there will be a three-course meal on Thanksgiving Day. And instead, the NFL is serving up pigskin with all the trimmings.
It’s one of great things about Thanksgiving Day, besides spending time with family and friends and enjoying all of that good food. It’s also a great day to watch America’s favorite game. It was back in 2006 when the NFL added that third game on Turkey Day and placed it in prime time. This year’s slate includes three divisional clashes — all rematches from earlier this season – and with a first-place team in the NFC highlighting each contest.
The Detroit Lions first began hosting a Thanksgiving Day game in 1934. It’s a long-standing tradition that was questioned at times when the team wasn’t doing so well. In any case, Ford Field will be the site when the NFC North-leading Chicago Bears take on the host Lions.
That’s followed by the Dallas Cowboys’ annual Turkey Day extravaganza as Jason Garrett’s resurgent club welcomes the first-place Washington Redskins to AT&T Stadium. The ‘Boys have seemingly gotten their act together the last few games and with a win on Thursday can tie the ‘Skins for the best record in the division.
Finally, can the Atlanta Falcons cool off the red-hot New Orleans Saints in the Big Easy? Nine weeks ago, Dan Quinn’s club played host to Drew Brees and company and wound up on the short end of a 43-37 overtime thriller. The Saints haven’t lost since falling at home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the opening Sunday, 48-40. Can Quinn’s squad end New Orleans’ nine-game winning streak?
But first things first. And that’s with a stop in Motown to watch the NFL’s longest continuous series.