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1970 vs. Raiders - Win
1971 vs. Chiefs - Win
1972 vs. Jets - Win
1973 vs. Redskins - Loss
1974 vs. Broncos - Loss
1975 vs. Rams - Loss
1976 vs. Bills - Win
1977 vs. Bears - Loss
1978 vs. Broncos - Win
1979 vs. Bears - Win
1980 vs. Bears - Loss
1981 vs. Chiefs - Win
1982 vs. Giants - Loss
1983 vs. Steelers - Win
1984 vs. Packers - Win
1985 vs. Jets - Win
1986 vs. Packers - Loss
1987 vs. Chiefs - Loss
1988 vs. Vikings - Loss 1989 vs. Browns - Win
1990 vs. Broncos - Win
1991 vs. Bears - Win
1992 vs. Oilers - Loss
1993 vs. Bears - Loss
1994 vs. Bills - Win
1995 vs. Vikings - Win
1996 vs. Chiefs - Loss
1997 vs. Bears - Win
1998 vs. Steelers - Win
1999 vs. Bears - Win
2000 vs. Patriots - Win
2001 vs. Packers - Loss
2002 vs. Patriots - Loss
2003 vs. Packers - Win
2004 vs. Colts - Loss
2005 vs. Falcons - Loss
2006 vs. Dolphins - Loss
2007 vs. Giants - Loss
The Green Bay Packers (20 times) followed by the Chicago Bears as a close second (14 times).
The Lions will host the Green Bay Packers for their traditional Thanksgiving game this year.
It usually rotates between NFC opponents and AFC opponents. In 2011, the Lions are scheduled to play their NFC North rivals, the Green Bay Packers.
The Lions host a Thanksgiving day game every year, so yes, they always play at home.
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Who were the first to play football on thanksgiving day in 1934?
detroit lions
How many of the 68 Thanksgiving day games have the Detroit Lions won?
Detroit Lions have won 33 games out of the last 73 games they have played on Thanksgiving Day. They started playing every Thanksgiving Day in 1935
What two played on Thanksgiving day in 1934?
the Detroit lions vs. the chicory bears in 1934 also this was the first thanksgiving football game ever broadcasted. the Detroit lions played every thanks giving from then on till ww2
How many times has Detroit Lions played on thanksgiving day?
56
What two NFL teams always play on Thanksgiving?
The Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys always play games on Thanksgiving Day with no fixed opponents. Since 2006, a third game has been played on the holiday. Football on Thanksgiving is a long held American tradition, dating back to 1876 when Yale played Princeton.
Who did the lions play on thanksgiving day?
none
What NFL team has never played on Thanksgiving?
It is the Detroit Lions.Since 1934, the Lions have played on every Thanksgiving Day (except for 1939 and 1940, when the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles played), and 1941-1944 (when no game was played on Thanksgiving Day).As of the 2008 season, the Lions' record on Thanksgiving Day is 35-32-1.
Did the Detroit Lions ever win on Thanksgiving day?
yes, in the 1950s and 60s they often won the thanksgiving day game. Only in the last ten years or so have they been unfavorable on thanksgiving.
Does dallas play at home on thanksgiving every year?
Yes. It has become a tradition for the Dallas Cowboys to play a late afternoon home game on Thanksgiving Day, just as the Detroit Lions have long played an early afternoon home game on the last Thursday in November. Dallas occasionally also gets a home game on the Sunday before Thanksgiving.
How many games have the Detroit lion s won on Thanksgiving day from 1980?
Since 1980 the Detroit Lions have won 14 games on Thanksgiving.
Will Dallas or Detroit ever NOT host a Thanksgiving Day game?
no detroit and dallas will always play on thanksgiving.
Which NFL team has played in the most Thanksgiving Day games?
Detroit lions
