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Why the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys always play on Thanksgiving

November 28, 2024 | Taylor Reeves | Leave a Comment

For more than a century, Americans have played football on Thanksgiving Day. In 1891, Yale defeated Princeton 19-0 in the first college football game played on the holiday. Professional football began playing official games on Thanksgiving in 1920, beginning with six American Professional Football Association (APFA) matchups. According to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, […]

When are the Thanksgiving Day games?

November 28, 2024 | Taylor Reeves | Leave a Comment

For the 19th consecutive year, Thanksgiving in 2024 will feature a tripleheader packed with NFL action. Traditionally, the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys will hostThe earlier games on the national holiday, with another duel in prime time. This year, the Lions and Cowboys games are division games for the second year in a row. Detroit […]