Do the Detroit Lions play on Thanksgiving day?

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

The Green Bay Packers (20 times) followed by the Chicago Bears as a close second (14 times).

Answer 3

The Lions will host the Green Bay Packers for their traditional Thanksgiving game this year.

Answer 4

In the 2008 season the Detroit Lions played the Tennessee Titans.

Answer 5

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.

Answer 6

Yes. Detroit's holiday tradition began in 1933.

Answer 7

The Lions host a Thanksgiving day game every year, so yes, they always play at home.

Answer 8

yes every year.