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Lions' Thanksgiving Game Moves to 1 PM Kickoff

4/26/2025

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Lions Shift Tradition

The NFL has officially moved the Detroit Lions' Thanksgiving Day game to a 1 p.m. ET kickoff in 2025, breaking from the long-standing 12:30 p.m. tradition. This adjustment mirrors Sunday game timings. Under the leadership of head coach Dan Campbell, the Lions have transformed from underdogs to rising contenders, igniting excitement among fans.

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Goodell Announces Christmas Tripleheader

Get ready for a festive football tradition! NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that a thrilling Christmas Day tripleheader will become an annual event, building on last year's impressive 24 million viewers. Plus, starting in 2025, Thanksgiving Day games will kick off at 1 p.m. ET, adding even more excitement to the holiday lineup!

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Lions Shift Tradition

The NFL has officially moved the Detroit Lions' Thanksgiving Day game to a 1 p.m. ET kickoff in 2025, breaking from the long-standing 12:30 p.m. tradition. This adjustment mirrors Sunday game timings. Under the leadership of head coach Dan Campbell, the Lions have transformed from underdogs to rising contenders, igniting excitement among fans.

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