Thanksgiving NFL Games: A Look at the Changes and What's at Stake

The NFL is set to make this Thanksgiving one to remember, with high-profile teams taking center stage instead of the usual mediocre matchups.

Cowboys vs. Chiefs: A Clash of Titans

The Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs are set to face off in what could be the most-watched regular-season game ever. Both teams are fighting for a spot in the playoffs, and the Cowboys are coming off a huge comeback win.

Eagles Sit Out Thanksgiving for the 10th Year in a Row

The Philadelphia Eagles won't be playing on Thanksgiving for the 10th year in a row. Instead, they'll take on the Chicago Bears on Black Friday, which will be streamed for free on Prime Video. The last time the Eagles played on Thanksgiving was in 2015, and they lost big time.

NFL Makes Changes to Maximize Viewership

The NFL is pushing back the start time of the first Thanksgiving game by 30 minutes, hoping to get more people to watch. The league is looking at the data and making changes based on what they see.

Packers vs. Lions: A Battle for the NFC North

The Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions are also playing on Thanksgiving, and this game has big implications for the NFC North. The Packers are looking to win the division for the first time since 2021, and the Lions are looking to improve their chances of making the playoffs.

Wild-Card Hunt Heats Up

The Cowboys are still in the wild-card hunt, but their chances are slim. A win on Thanksgiving would improve their odds to 22%, but a loss would drop them down to just 6%. The Chiefs are in a similar situation, but things aren't as dire for them.

Bengals vs. Ravens: A Battle for the AFC North

For Eagles fans, the Thanksgiving nightcap between the Bengals and Ravens might not be that interesting. The Bengals are looking to end a four-game losing streak, and the Ravens are back in first place in the AFC North.

Streaming Options

All three games will be streamed on their respective networks' subscription services, as well as on so-called skinny bundles that carry the three broadcast networks. The one exception is Disney-owned Fubo, whose subscribers won't be able to stream the Bengals-Ravens game on NBC due to a carriage dispute.

Jaguars Still Waiting for Their Thanksgiving Debut

The Jacksonville Jaguars are the only NFL team to never play a Thanksgiving game. There are a lot of reasons for this, but it mostly comes down to the fact that they just haven't been that good or compelling.