Detroit is 37-45-2 all-time on Turkey Day. A nine-game losing streak from 2004-12 and the current drought since 2016 has dragged down their overall record. The Dallas Cowboys, who have played the most Thanksgiving Day games other than the Lions, are 32-23-1 in their traditional home game which follows the Lions.

The Detroit Lions take on the Chicago Bears this year on Thanksgiving in their 20th matchup on the holiday in a tradition dating back to 1934.

Thanksgiving football is an American tradition started by the Detroit Lions in 1934 as a bold marketing strategy. The Dallas Cowboys later elevated th