The Thanksgiving monkey is off the Detroit Lions’ back. The Lions were able to persevere past the Chicago Bears 23-20 to end their seven-year Thanksgiving Day losing streak and move to 11-1 (3-0 NFC North).
Despite winning on the Thanksgiving and beating their hated division rivals, I would describe Thursday as the Lions’ least satisfying victory of the season. Still, a win is a win, and there were a few deserving candidates for my game ball and unsung hero recognition.
Game Ball: DJ Reader
At halftime, I was fully prepared to give game balls to David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs as they had combined for 20 carries for 143 rushing yards (7.