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Thanksgiving 2025: Lions, Cowboys, Bengals-Ravens Showdown!

11/28/2025

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Thanksgiving Game Lineup

The 2025 Thanksgiving Day schedule features three games: Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers at 1:00 p.m. ET, Dallas Cowboys vs. Kansas City Chiefs at 4:30 p.m. ET, and Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens at 8:20 p.m. ET.
The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys have hosted Thanksgiving games since 1934 and 1966.
The Bengals–Ravens game has playoff implications as both teams seek a stronger position in the AFC North.

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Burrow Returns Thanksgiving

Joe Burrow will return for the Cincinnati Bengals against the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving.
The decision raises questions about the Bengals' future and Burrow's offseason impact.
Baltimore has a five-game winning streak as it hosts Cincinnati.
Playoff implications loom for the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers.
The Kansas City Chiefs must beat the Dallas Cowboys to boost playoff chances.

History

Historical Context

The tradition of NFL Thanksgiving Day games began in 1934 when the Detroit Lions hosted the Chicago Bears. The Dallas Cowboys joined as hosts in 1966, creating a staple of American culture that attracts millions of viewers annually. This enduring practice has shaped NFL rivalries and fan engagement, particularly as playoff implications grow for teams like the Bengals and Ravens.

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Thanksgiving Game Lineup

The 2025 Thanksgiving Day schedule features three games: Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers at 1:00 p.m. ET, Dallas Cowboys vs. Kansas City Chiefs at 4:30 p.m. ET, and Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens at 8:20 p.m. ET.
The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys have hosted Thanksgiving games since 1934 and 1966.
The Bengals–Ravens game has playoff implications as both teams seek a stronger position in the AFC North.

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