The Thanksgiving Classic is a series of NFL games played on Thanksgiving Day. The tradition of pro football being played on Thanksgiving started in 1920 and the Detroit Lions have been playing on Thanksgiving since 1925. The NFL currently holds three regular-season games on Thanksgiving Day. A third game was added in 2006 and is aired on the NFL Network.Pro Football HOF: Thanksgiving Day game results
2007
- Indianapolis Colts (31) defeat Atlanta Falcons (13)http://www.profootballhof.com/history/stats/thanksgiving.aspx
- Dallas Cowboys (34) defeat New York Jets (3)http://www.profootballhof.com/history/stats/thanksgiving.aspx
- Green Bay Packers (37) defeat Detroit Lions (26)http://www.profootballhof.com/history/stats/thanksgiving.aspx
2006
- Miami Dolphins (27) defeat Detroit Lions (10)http://www.profootballhof.com/history/stats/thanksgiving.aspx
- Dallas Cowboys (38) defeat Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10)http://www.profootballhof.com/history/stats/thanksgiving.aspx
- Kansas City Chiefs (19) defeat Denver Broncos (10)http://www.profootballhof.com/history/stats/thanksgiving.aspx
2005
- Atlanta Falcons (27) defeat Detroit Lions (7)http://www.profootballhof.com/history/stats/thanksgiving.aspx
- Denver Broncos (24) defeat Dallas Cowboys (21) in overtimehttp://www.profootballhof.com/history/stats/thanksgiving.aspx
2004
- Indianapolis Colts (44) defeat Detroit Lions (9)http://www.profootballhof.com/history/stats/thanksgiving.aspx
- Dallas Cowboys (21) defeat Chicago Bears (7)http://www.profootballhof.com/history/stats/thanksgiving.aspx
2003
- Detroit Lions (22) defeat Green Bay Packers (14)http://www.profootballhof.com/history/stats/thanksgiving.aspx
- Miami Dolphins](40) defeat Dallas Cowboys (21)http://www.profootballhof.com/history/stats/thanksgiving.aspx
2002
- New England Patriots (20) defeat Detroit Lions (12)http://www.profootballhof.com/history/stats/thanksgiving.aspx
- Dallas Cowboys (27) defeat Washington Redskins (20)http://www.profootballhof.com/history/stats/thanksgiving.aspx
2001
- Green Bay Packers (29) defeat Detroit Lions (27)http://www.profootballhof.com/history/stats/thanksgiving.aspx
- Denver Broncos (26) defeat Dallas Cowboys (24)http://www.profootballhof.com/history/stats/thanksgiving.aspx
2000
- Detroit Lions (34) defeat New England Patriots (9)http://www.profootballhof.com/history/stats/thanksgiving.aspx
- Minnesota Vikings (27) defeat Dallas Cowboys (15)http://www.profootballhof.com/history/stats/thanksgiving.aspx
1999
- Detroit Lions (21) defeat Chicago Bears (17)http://www.profootballhof.com/history/stats/thanksgiving.aspx
- Dallas Cowboys (20) defeat Miami Dolphins (0)http://www.profootballhof.com/history/stats/thanksgiving.aspx
1998
- Detroit Lions (19) defeat Pittsburgh Steelers (16) in overtimehttp://www.profootballhof.com/history/stats/thanksgiving.aspx
- Minnesota Vikings (46) defeat Dallas Cowboys (36)http://www.profootballhof.com/history/stats/thanksgiving.aspx
Thanksgiving Day Football, the Past 10 Years
- Pro Football HOF: Thanksgiving Day game results
Featured Video
Expert Village explains the history of football on Thanksgiving, going back to the first game in the late 1800s. The trend started with the American Intercollegiate Football Association before it was picked up by colleges and high schools. The National Football League got in on the Thanksgiving Day action in 1920 and has continued the tradition in the decades since.
2008 Thanksgiving Day Football Schedule
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Fast Facts
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Games are hosted by home stadiums of the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
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Detroit Lions began hosting the game in 1934
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The Dallas Cowboys have played every Thanksgiving since 1966, with the exception of 1975 and 1977Pro Football HOF: Thanksgiving Day game results
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A third game was added in 2006 which airs on the NFL Network
