Thanksgiving again finds the NFL stepping into its familiar holiday spotlight, drifting between tradition and fresh storylines. The day stretches out with early tension, simmering narratives and a schedule built to spark momentum before December settles in.

There’s weight to these matchups, even before kickoff. Rivalries linger beneath the surface, injuries reshape expectations and contenders test whether their rhythm can survive the short week. Every window carries its own pulse, steady and quietly escalating.

As the holiday unfolds, the stage turns into something more than another Thursday. Teams arrive with pressure tucked behind game plans and opportunity woven into small details. What comes next rests in a mix of form, timing and the swing of a single drive.

Who’s on the field this

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