There’s nothing like the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. The tradition, which dates back to 1934, has become one of the more fond days of the year for me, and a bunch of Michigan residents. It’s a day for family, fun, football, and food—and probably a lot of other f-words throughout the years.

This year, in particular, could be a spectacular one. With the rise of the Detroit Lions over the past few years, this tradition suddenly has a ton of stakes to it, and this year could be one of the biggest. With the 7-3-1 Green Bay Packers in town, the division—or even a playoff spot—may be on the line Thursday afternoon. The Lions sit a 7-4 as the first team outside the NFC playoff race, and even with an All-Pro center on his way back to help the team, Detroit cannot fumble the next three difficult

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