Three NFL games will be played on Thursday, beginning with the Bears at the Lions at 10:30 a.m. They are followed by an NFC East battle between the Giants and the Cowboys at 2:30 p.m. Then the Dolphins will take on the Packers in the evening’s game at 6:20 p.m.

Since the beginning of time, okay maybe not that long ago, but since very early on in National Football League history, fans have been able to watch the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day.

Here's a breakdown of the history of NFL games on Thanksgiving, including the origins, team records, traditions and more.

It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without turkey, pumpkin pie and football. And that football always includes the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys. This year is

It's been a wild swing of emotions in Detroit. Cole Kmet's offensive pass interference wiped away a first-down pass on fourth down, but then the Lions were flagged for defensive pass interference when Caleb Williams' prayer fell to the turf. The Bears have it in field goal range.

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