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Thanksgiving is a holiday for family, feasting and football. It's become an American tradition to gather around the television after the meal to watch the Thanksgiving Classic. For information on this year's Thanksgiving NFL football schedule, as well as the results of games in the years past, check out the links on the right.
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Fast Facts
- Thanksgiving pro football games began in 1920Pro Football HOF: Thanksgiving Day game results
- Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys host a Thanksgiving game every yearPro Football HOF: Thanksgiving Day game results
- The Dallas Cowboys have played every Thanksgiving since 1966, with the exception of 1975 and 1977Pro Football HOF: Thanksgiving Day game results
- Since 2006, a third game had aired on NFL Network
- Series of games also known as the Thanksgiving Classic
- Six NFL teams had never played on Thanksgiving, including the New Orleans Saints, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Carolina PanthersESPN.com: Elias Says... (November 24, 2006)
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A Thanksgiving Football Tradition
The tradition of pro football being played on Thanksgiving started in 1920. The Detroit Lions have been playing on Thanksgiving since 1925. 2008's Thanksgiving football match-ups include: Detroit Lions versus the Tennessee Titans, the Seattle Seahawks versus the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals versus the Philadelphia Eagles.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
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NFL.com: NFL Events:Thanksgiving
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Detroit Lions Official Site: Lions Football and Thanksgiving
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Wikipedia: Thanksgiving Classic
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AFL Internet Network: The American Football League on Thanksgiving
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Pro Football Hall of Fame: Thanksgiving and the NFL
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YouTube Video: ...The History of Thanksgiving Day Football Games (Time: 1:11)
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NFL.com Blogs: Thanksgiving Day's possible lopsided matchup
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NFL.com: NFL Events:Thanksgiving
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Plush Referee Turkey Hat - $24.99
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Reebok NFL Equipment Dallas Cowboys #31 Roy Williams Navy Thanksgiving Day Authentic Football Jersey - $250.00
NFL issue of the Authentic Thanksgiving Day jersey. This Pro-Cut jersey is designed to duplicate the team skill position and made of high-quality Pro-Brite nylon with a lycratalic spandex dazzle collar, side panels, and cuffs. The player's ...
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Predictions for Thanksgiving Day NFL Football Games @ http://aclnk.com/ar2353868
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Questions and Answers About Thanksgiving Football | View All | Ask a Question
View All Thanksgiving Football Questions (275) | Ask a QuestionThanksgiving Recipes? (5 Answers)These are the best recipes that we made the last couple years for thanksgiving, I hope you enjoy. Turkey Roasted Pineapple Ginger Chicken with Cilantro Cream Sauce (Marine Corp Style) ... read moreWhat is your favorite Thanksgiving Dinner tip? (15 Answers)Great page idea - love the community participation! http://www.mahalo.com/thanksgiving-dinner-tips The most important advice I pass on to anyone whether they are a newlywed serving their first Thanksgiving dinner or a ... read moreWhat was the roster for the 1995 Kansas Jayhawks football team? (1 Answer)Wow, I couldn't find that anywhere online. The best I could do is find someone that might be able to help you: Email address tmdillonNOSPAM@kuNOSPAM.....NOSPAMeduNOSPAM This is the secretary for ... read moreDoes Brazil national football team have an official website (1 Answer)According to wikipedia, the site listed below is the official The official Brazilian Football Association website which gives you all information on the team. http://www.cbf.com.br/php/home.php?e=0 You can also get a ... read more
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2008 Thanksgiving Day Football Schedule
- defeated 47-10
- Seattle Seahawks at Dallas Cowboys
- defeated 34-9
- Arizona Cardinals at Philadelphia Eagles
- {{#Imagelink:Eagles_Logo_AJS_20080123.png|Philadelphia Eagles}} defeated 48-20
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Thanksgiving Day Football, the Past 10 Years
- Pro Football HOF: Thanksgiving Day game results
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1998
- Detroit Lions (19) defeat Pittsburgh Steelers (16) in overtime
- Minnesota Vikings (46) defeat Dallas Cowboys (36)
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1999
- Detroit Lions (21) defeat Chicago Bears (17)
- Dallas Cowboys (20) defeat Miami Dolphins (0)
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2000
- Detroit Lions (34) defeat New England Patriots (9)
- Minnesota Vikings (27) defeat Dallas Cowboys (15)
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2001
- Green Bay Packers (29) defeat Detroit Lions (27)
- Denver Broncos (26) defeat Dallas Cowboys (24)
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2002
- New England Patriots (20) defeat Detroit Lions (12)
- Dallas Cowboys (27) defeat Washington Redskins (20)
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2003
- Detroit Lions (22) defeat Green Bay Packers (14)
- Miami Dolphins (40) defeat Dallas Cowboys (21)
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2004
- Indianapolis Colts (44) defeat Detroit Lions (9)
- Dallas Cowboys (21) defeat Chicago Bears (7)
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2005
- Atlanta Falcons (27) defeat Detroit Lions (7)
- Denver Broncos (24) defeat Dallas Cowboys (21) in overtime
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2006
- Miami Dolphins (27) defeat Detroit Lions (10)
- Dallas Cowboys (38) defeat Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10)
- Kansas City Chiefs (19) defeat Denver Broncos (10)
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2007
- Indianapolis Colts (31) defeat Atlanta Falcons (13)
- Dallas Cowboys (34) defeat New York Jets (3)
- Green Bay Packers (37) defeat Detroit Lions (26)




