Quick Answer: What Teams Play On Thanksgiving 2016

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Thanksgiving Day NFL Schedule 2016: Previewing Cowboys, Lions & Turkey Day Games 2016 NFL Thanksgiving Games—Nov. 24 Matchup Time (ET) TV Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions 12:30 p.m. CBS Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys 4:30 p.m. Fox Pittsburgh Steelers at Indianapolis Colts 8:30 p.m. NBC.

What teams play on Thanksgiving?

Here’s why the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys play every Thanksgiving. Football is a Thanksgiving tradition rooted about as deeply as turkey and Charlie Brown. Every year millions of families tune in to watch the Turkey Day games, which almost always feature the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys in some capacity.

Who are the 3 teams that play on Thanksgiving?

This season, the Lions host the Bears, the Cowboys host the Bills, and the Falcons host the Saints. The Lions began the tradition in 1934 when the owner George A.

Who played on Thanksgiving 2015?

Thanksgiving Day NFL Schedule 2015: Previewing Cowboys, Lions, Turkey Day Games 2015 Thanksgiving Games Date Matchup TV Thursday, Nov. 26 Philadelphia Eagles at Detroit Lions Fox Thursday, Nov. 26 Carolina Panthers at Dallas Cowboys CBS Thursday, Nov. 26 Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers NBC.

Why do the Detroit Lions play every Thanksgiving?

In 1934, owner George Richards bought the team and moved it to Detroit. The Lions, at that time, were looking for new ways to draw fans. As a marketing idea, Richards convinced NBC to broadcast a Thanksgiving game on 94 stations across the country. It worked.

Who have the Cowboys played on Thanksgiving?

Cowboys’ all-time record on Thanksgiving Year Opponent Result 2017 Los Angeles Chargers L, 28-6 2018 Washington Redskins W, 31-23 2019 Buffalo Bills L, 26-15 2020 Washington Football Team L, 41-16.

What teams are playing on Thanksgiving 2021?

NFL Thanksgiving schedule 2021: Raiders-Cowboys, Bills-Saints and NFC North showdown on tap Bears at Lions. Raiders at Cowboys. Bills at Saints.

Which president refused Thanksgiving a holiday?

But there’s one president who refused to endorse the tradition: Thomas Jefferson. Ever since Jefferson first declined to mark the day in 1801, rumors have swirled that the third president despised the event.

Who’s playing on Thanksgiving 2021?

That’s right, Thanksgiving is on Thursday, and with the holiday comes a three-game NFL slate. The day will start with an NFC North battle in Detroit as the winless Lions host the Chicago Bears. Then, the Las Vegas Raiders will visit Jerry World to take on the Dallas Cowboys.

Who is performing at Cowboys Thanksgiving game 2021?

In their 25th year partnering with the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign, the Cowboys will be promoting holiday donations. This year’s halftime performer is country music star Luke Combs.

Do the same teams play every Thanksgiving?

Since 1978, the Lions and Cowboys have hosted a game on Thanksgiving every year. Detroit always plays the early game, followed by Dallas in the late afternoon and a rotating prime-time matchup added in 2006.

What NFL team has played the most on Thanksgiving?

The Packers and Lions have met on Thanksgiving 20 times. No two teams have played against each other more on Thanksgiving — the next highest is Lions and Bears, with 15 times.

When did they start playing 3 games on Thanksgiving?

In 2006, the NFL added a third game with no specific host team to the prime-time window. This year’s Thanksgiving Day schedule: Chicago Bears at Lions: 12:30 p.m. ET, Fox. Las Vegas Raiders at Cowboys: 4:30 p.m. ET, CBS.

Which NFL team has never played on Thanksgiving?

The Jacksonville Jaguars are the only NFL team to have never played on Thanksgiving.

Who played Thanksgiving 2016?

Who played on Thanksgiving 2014?

Thanksgiving Day NFL Schedule 2014: Previewing Cowboys, Lions, Turkey Day Games 2014 Thanksgiving Day Schedule 12:30 p.m. Chicago Bears Detroit Lions 4:30 p.m. Philadelphia Eagles Dallas Cowboys 8:30 p.m. Seattle Seahawks San Francisco 49ers NFL.com.

Who played on Thanksgiving 2012?

NFL Schedule 2012: Previewing Cowboys, Lions Thanksgiving Day Games Houston Texans at Detroit Lions 12:30 p.m. ET, CBS. Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys 4:15 ET, FOX. New England Patriots at New York Jets 8:20 ET, NFL Network.

Why do the Cowboys always wear white?

The Cowboys wear their white jerseys at home because they want to enhance the colors on the TV with the opposing team’s dark jerseys. It’s a nice look that is one of the most classic designs in all of sports. But because they wear white so often, their blue jerseys are considered unlucky.

What NFL teams always play on Christmas?

Regular season Season Visiting Team Home Team 2017 Pittsburgh Steelers Houston Texans Oakland Raiders Philadelphia Eagles 2020 Minnesota Vikings New Orleans Saints 2021 Cleveland Browns Green Bay Packers.

Does the NBA play on Thanksgiving?

The NBA has never officially stated why it stopped scheduling Thanksgiving games, but it’s not hard to land on the logical explanation: The NFL exists. Yes, football has owned the fourth Thursday of November for several years now.

How many times have the Oakland Raiders played on Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving History Oakland is 3-3 all time on Thanksgiving. Its last appearance was a 24-7 loss to these Cowboys in 2009. But that’s the only game that is even remotely relevant here, because prior to that the Raiders hadn’t played on Thanksgiving since losing to the Lions in 1970.

What year did the Cowboys not play on Thanksgiving?

Only two years the Cowboys have not played on November 25 — 1975 and 1977. According to ESPN, commissioner Pete Rozelle attempted to expand the St. Louis Cardinals’ popularity by putting them in the national spotlight on the holiday.

How many times have the Chicago Bears played on Thanksgiving?

Playing on Thanksgiving is nothing new for the Chicago Bears, who have done it 37 times — the third most in the NFL. 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.