Humanity aside though, the Green Bay Packers are all set to take on the Detroit Lions this Thanksgiving Day. It will be the 23rd overall matchup between them in NFL history! This particular playoff matchup adds to a decades-old rivalry. The two teams have met on the field 22 times previously. The 7-4 Lions will try to continue to establish dominance in this historic rivalry.
With this year’s Thanksgiving Day game comes greater expectations as fans from all over come and watch closely with hopes of things going their way. Just like the Packers though similar in size to an NFL city, Green Bay boasts a long history, a passionate fan base. Most importantly, they’re hell-bent on getting a win against their NFC North opponents.
We know NFL fans can’t wait for Thanksgiving Day! Along with the Packers and Lions, they have a rich slate of thrilling action to savor. The Kansas City Chiefs will visit the Dallas Cowboys for a highly anticipated matchup at 4:30 p.m. ET, broadcasted on CBS. Both teams will look to provide a thrilling one, as they both battle for important positioning in the tight playoff race.
Later in the evening, the Cincinnati Bengals will take on the Baltimore Ravens at 8:20 p.m. ET, with coverage provided by NBC. This game spotlights another bitter rivalry, as both clubs battle in the highly competitive AFC North division. The Ravens have a record of 6-5. They’re going to clash in a photogenic way as they try to regain their home turf honor when they welcome the Bengals!
Whether you’re tuning into the first or last game of the day, fans can count on exhilarating episodes and intense competition in each matchup. The historical significance of the Packers-Lions game looms large in the Thanksgiving Day slate. It has a healthy history of competitive play between these two storied franchises.
The Packers and Lions have created a fierce rivalry in recent years and every game has been one to remember ever since. This year’s contest will most assuredly heat up their current and long-standing competition. Fans can’t wait to see which team will come out on top!
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