Thanksgiving Day isn’t just about turkey and family—it’s about tradition. And for millions of Americans, that tradition includes football.

From Detroit’s first holiday kickoff in 1934 to Dallas pulling up a chair in 1966, Thanksgiving Day games have become as iconic as pumpkin pie. While those two NFC franchises have remained Turkey Day staples, the NFL has, in recent seasons, added a third game to their Thanksgiving plate.

That has given more teams an opportunity to play on the holiday, and more fans have a reason for turning on the TV set.

Tens of millions will tune in—and one matchup could carve out a new Thanksgiving ratings record.

Here’s what you need to know before grabbing the remote.

NFL Thanksgiving games 2025

Three games will be played on Thursday, Nov. 27:

Green Bay Pack

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