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Thanksgiving NFL Showdown: Packers, Chiefs, and Bears Battle

11/26/2025

Summary

Story summary

NFL Week 13 starts with Thanksgiving on November 27, 2025, featuring Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs at Dallas Cowboys, and Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens.
Black Friday features the Chicago Bears against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Sunday includes 11 games, led by the Denver Broncos against the Washington Commanders.
December 1, 2025, New York Giants visit New England Patriots, with FOX, CBS, and NBC televising all games.

History

Historical Context

The NFL's Thanksgiving Day tradition began in 1934 when the Detroit Lions hosted the Chicago Bears, attracting over 26,000 fans. This annual event, rooted in earlier college football games, has evolved to include the Dallas Cowboys since 1966 and a third prime-time game since 2006, solidifying its significance in American culture and family gatherings each holiday season.

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Story summary

NFL Week 13 starts with Thanksgiving on November 27, 2025, featuring Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs at Dallas Cowboys, and Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens.
Black Friday features the Chicago Bears against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Sunday includes 11 games, led by the Denver Broncos against the Washington Commanders.
December 1, 2025, New York Giants visit New England Patriots, with FOX, CBS, and NBC televising all games.

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