TBT: Thanksgiving Day games
View photos from Lions' Thanksgiving Day games through the years.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay tries pulling away from Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) rushes Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) stiff arms Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) during an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) signals at the line of scrimmage against the Minnesota Vikings during an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater, left, cornerback Darius Slay, center, and quarterback Matthew Stafford are presented the Phil Simms All-Iron trophies after their 16-13 win over the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
In this Nov. 26, 2015, file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81), defended by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Eric Rowe (32), catches a pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) celebrate their touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes against the Chicago Bears during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson holds the Phil Sims All Iron Thanksgiving MVP award after the NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush holds the Galloping Gobbler plaque after beating the Green Bay Packers in an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields (37) defends Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions receiver Mike Thomas celebrates his 5-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell (35) is mobbed by fans after jumping into the stands after 23-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson (13) reacts after a run during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) prepares to throw during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Lions quarterback Shaun Hill (14) escapes a tackle from New England Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich (50) in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Detroit Lions running back Maurice Morris (28) runs the ball at New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo (51) and New England Patriots safety Josh Barrett (36) in the NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010. New England defeated the Lions 45-24. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) reacts with teammates tight end Casey Fitzsimmons (82) and center Dominic Raiola (51) after his touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is introduced before the Lions' NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith rushes against the Tennessee Titans in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson catches a six-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter of the Lions' 37-26 loss to the Green Bay Packers in a football game Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions running back Arlen Harris breaks the tackle of Miami Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions tight end Dan Campbell celebrates a two-yard touchdown reception against the Miami Dolphins in the first quarter of a NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson celebrates after kicking one of his five field goals, a 46-yarder in the fourth quarter of the Lions' 22-14 win over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Detroit Lions running back James Stewart (34) looks for running room Nov. 28, 2002 at Ford Field in Detroit. The New England Patriots defeated the Lions 20 - 12 in a Thanksgiving Day matchup. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New England Patriots running back Antowain Smith (32) is tackled by Detroit Lions' James Hall, rear, after 2-yard gain during the first quarter Thursday, Nov. 28, 2002, in Detroit. Smith rushed for 80 yards and one touchdown in the Patriots' 20-12 win. (AP Photo/John F. Martin)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) is sacked by Detroit Lions linebacker Chris Claiborne (50) in the second quarter in Pontiac, Mich., Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001. Lions defensive end James Hall recovered the fumble and scored on an 8-yard run. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions running back James Stewart (34) goes over the top of the New England Patriots line for a touchdown in the fourth quarter at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich., Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions quarterback Gus Frerotte (12) and running back Greg Hill (21), acknowledge the crowd after the Lions' 21-17 win over the Chicago Bears at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich., Thursday, Nov. 25, 1999. (AP Photo/Werner Slocum)
Detroit Lions quarterback Charlie Batch (10) hands the ball off to running back Barry Sanders during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich., Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998. Batch completed 16 of 23 passes for 236 yards and one touchdown in the Lions' 19-16 overtime win over the Steelers. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
FILEPittsburgh Steelers cornerback Carnell Lake (37) walks off the field as the Detroit Lions congratulate Lions placekicker Jason Hanson (4) after his overtime kick to defeat the Steelers 19-16 at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich., Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Lions quarterback Scott Mitchell (19) gets rid of the ball before Minnesota Vikings' Broderick Thomas (51) can bring him down during the second quarter, Thursday, Nov. 23, 1995, in Pontiac, Mich. Mitchell completed 30 passes for a career-high four touchdowns and 410 yards, beating Bobby Layne's single-game team record. The Lions won 44-38. (AP Photo/Tom Pidgeon)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Brett Perriman (80) falls into the endzone with a touchdown reception in front of Minnesota Vikings Harlon Barnett (42) Thursday, Nov. 23, 1995, in Pontiac, Mich. (AP Photo/Timothy Fitzgerald)
Detroit Lions' Barry Sanders (20) gets away from Chicago Bears' John Mangum, right, before being brought down by teammate Keshon Johnson (25) in the second quarter in Pontiac, Michigan on Thursday, Nov. 25, 1993. Sanders rushed 63 yards before being injured in the third quarter. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Chicago Bears Walter Payton (34) breaks around right and as Detroit Lions James Hunter (28) gives chase in the Thanksgiving Day NFL contest in the Pontiac Silverdome, Thursday, Nov. 24, 1977. Chicago won the game, 31-14. (AP Photo)
New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath (12) and teammate Dave Herman (67) argue with referee Tom Bell in Detroit, over where the ball was placed down after a run by John Riggins to the Lion 10-yard line in the first quarter of the Thanksgiving Day game, Nov. 23, 1972. Namath lost the argument but made first down on a quarterback sneak in the next play. Lions won the game 37 to 20. (AP Photo/Richard Sheinwald)
Detroit Lions quarterback Greg Landry (11) prepares to take the snap from center Ed Flanagan (54) during an NFL game against the New York Jets in Detroit, Mich., Nov. 23, 1972. The Lions defeated the Jets 37-20 on Thanksgiving Day. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
Detroit Lions running back Altie Taylor (42) runs upfield behind guard Frank Gallagher (68) during an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Detroit on November 25, 1971. The Lions defeated Chiefs 32-21 on Thanksgiving Day. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
In this Nov. 26, 1970, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Greg Landry looks for Chuck Walton somewhere downfield during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Detroit. (AP Photo/JMC, File)
Detroit Lions quarterback Greg Landry (11) gets set to throw a pass during an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings Nov. 27, 1969, in Detroit. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
Playing conditions were far from ideal in the Thanksgiving Day contest between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Detroit Lions in Detroit on Nov. 28, 1968. There was no distinguishing the muddy players as the game progressed on the rain-soaked field. Managing to keep fairly clean, he was rarely spilled, was Eagle quarterback Norm Snead (16), preparing to hand off the ball in the fourth quarter. Philadelphia won the game 12-0. (AP Photo/Alvan Quinn)
Detroit Lions back Tom Watkins tries to skip over the back of Los Angeles Rams Claude Crabb (49) as he looks for some running room returning kick as two Rams close in this first half action of game at Detroit on Nov. 23, 1967. Coming in from left are Los Angeles tackle Dave Cahill (70) and back Gene Green (53). Los Angeles won game 31-7 and held Detroit to 70 yards on the ground. (AP Photo/AQ)
In this Nov. 23, 1962, file photo, Detroit Lions defensemen Darris McCord (78) and Roger Brown (76) tackle Green Bay Packers quarterback quarterback Bart Starr (15) in the backfield as Packers offensive tackle Forrest Gregg (75) looks on during an NFL football game in Detroit. (AP Photo/File)
Green Bay Packers tight end Ron Kramer (88) is wrapped up by Detroit Lions safety Gary Lowe (43) during an NFL game in Detroit, Nov. 22, 1962, Thanksgiving Day. The Lions defeated the Packers 26-14. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
Mud-covered Paul Hornung, on a one-day pass from military duty, is shown reeling off yardage in third period action for the Green Bay Packers who virtually clinched another divisional title by beating the Detroit Lions 17-9, Nov. 24, 1961, in Detroit. Teammate Gary Knafelc (84) moves in to take out Gary Lowe (43) of the Lions. (AP Photo)
Detroit Lions tackle Lou Creekmur (76) returns a kickoff during play against the Green Bay Packers at Tiger Stadium in Detroit, Mich., Nov. 27, 1958. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
Detroit Lions end Leon Hart (82) eludes Green Bay Packers defensive back Bobby Dillon (44) during an NFL game in Detroit, Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, 1957. The Lions defeated the Packers 18-6. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
Detroit Lions halfback Dave Middleton (28) catches the ball in front of Green Bay Packers defensive back Doyle Nix (41) during a 24-10 Lions victory on Nov. 24, 1955, at Briggs Stadium in Detroit, Michigan. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
Fred Cone, (66) Green Bay Packers fullback cuts around his left end to advance from his own eighteen yard line to the forty-three in third quarter of game with Detroit Lions on Nov. 22, 1951 in Detroit. The Packer player leading interference for Cone is unidentified. James Smith (40) of the Lions is at left. (AP Photo/Preston Stroup)
Doak Walker, flashy Detroit Lions back, carries the ball for a five yard gain against the New York Yanks while getting little help from teammates Lou Creekmur (76), tackle, and Ollie Cline (30), back, in second quarter of game played in Detroit on Nov. 23, 1950. Getting set to make the tackle are Yanks Joe Domnanovich (34), center, and Sherman Howard (46), back. No. 50 is New York end John Yonakor. Lions won 49-14. (AP Photo/Preston Stroup)
The Lions play against the Bears on Thanksgiving Day in 1934. (Pro Football Hall of Fame via AP Images)
This photo show the official program from the Thanksgiving Day football game between the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears on Thursday, Nov. 29, 1934. (Pro Football Hall of Fame via AP Images)
