It’s a tradition unlike any other: the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day.
What has long been mocked for decades is now one of the most anticipated moments of the football week. The Lions are 10-1, holding first place in the NFC North, the NFC, and the NFL. It’s their best start since the 1934 season—the exact year that this Thanksgiving Day tradition began with the Lions.
Overall, the Lions have appeared on 84 Thanksgiving Day game, holding an overall record of 37-45-2 in those contests. They have notoriously lost their last seven Thanksgiving Day contests, with their last victory coming in a thrilling comeback victory over the Minnesota Vikings in 2016.