When was the last time the Packers played the Lions on Thanksgiving?
When was the last time the Packers played the Lions on Thanksgiving?
The Detroit Lions, seen here during the 2007 Thanksgiving game against their division rival Green Bay Packers, have played on Thanksgiving since 1934.
Do the Lions always play the Packers on Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving History The Packers played their first professional game on Thanksgiving in 1923, when Green Bay beat the Hammond Pros, 19-0. In 1951, the Packers began a 13-year stretch of playing the Lions every season on the holiday. Since 2007, Green Bay and Detroit have played on Thanksgiving every other season.
What channel is the Lions game on Thanksgiving?
The Lions will have their hands full if the first-round QB continues to show flashes of what he can be on Thanksgiving….Thanksgiving NFL schedule 2021.
| Game | Kickoff time | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Bears at Lions | 12:30 p.m. ET | Fox, fuboTV |
| Raiders at Cowboys | 4:30 p.m. ET | CBS, fuboTV |
| Bills at Saints | 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC, fuboTV |
Do the Chicago Bears play every Thanksgiving?
The Chicago Bears have played 37 times on Thanksgiving. Here’s how they’ve fared in each game since 1920. Known as the Decatur and then Chicago Staleys for its first two Thanksgiving games, the team competed on the November holiday annually for 19 consecutive years from 1920-38.
How can I watch the Lions game on Thanksgiving?
The game will be televised nationally on Fox with Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (analyst), Erin Andrews (sideline) and Tom Rinaldi (sideline). The national radio broadcast will be available on Westwood One and SiriusXM Ch. 88 with Ryan Ratdke (play-by-play) and Tony Boselli (analyst).
Where can I watch the Lions Bears game?
How To Watch
- When: Thursday at 12:30 p.m. ET.
- Where: Ford Field — Detroit, Michigan.
- TV: FOX.
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App.
Who is performing at the Lions Thanksgiving game 2021?
In the 82nd Thanksgiving game for the Lions, hip-hop artist and rapper Big Sean will headline their halftime show at Ford Field.
How come the Lions always play on Thanksgiving?
It all started on Thanksgiving Day in 1934, when owner George A. Richards decided to play on the holiday to attract more fans. Richards negotiated an agreement with NBC to broadcast his Thanksgiving games on 94 stations across the country. Since 1978, the Lions and Cowboys have hosted a game on Thanksgiving every year.
