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When was the last time the Bears played the Lions on Thanksgiving?
Lions record on Thanksgiving
| Year | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Minnesota Vikings | W, 16-13 |
| 2017 | Minnesota Vikings | L, 30-23 |
| 2018 | Chicago Bears | L, 23-16 |
| 2019 | Chicago Bears | L, 24-20 |
How many times have Bears played on Thanksgiving?
The Bears have an 18-15-2 record in 35 all-time Thanksgiving games, 17 of which have been played against Detroit.
How many times did the Bears beat the Lions?
The two teams have met each other 183 times, with the Chicago Bears winning 103 games and the Detroit Lions winning 75 games. They have also tied 5 times.
Which NFL teams always play on Thanksgiving?
The NFL’s Thanksgiving Day games have traditionally included one game hosted by the Detroit Lions since 1934, and one game hosted by the Dallas Cowboys since 1966 (with two exceptions in 1975 and 1977).
How long have the Lions played on Thanksgiving?
The NFL’s Thanksgiving Day games have traditionally included one game hosted by the Detroit Lions since 1934, and one game hosted by the Dallas Cowboys since 1966 (with two exceptions in 1975 and 1977). Since 2006, a third prime time game has also been played on Thanksgiving.
Do the Lions play every Thanksgiving?
Every year since 1934, the Detroit Lions have taken the field for a Thanksgiving game, no matter how bad their record has been. It all goes back to when the Lions were still a fairly young franchise.
Who wins Bears or Lions?
The Bears rebounded from last weekend’s disappointing loss to the Browns with an impressive win over a division foe Sunday at Soldier Field. Powered by a balanced offense and opportunistic defense, the Bears evened their record at 2-2 with a 24-14 victory over the Lions.
Who is winning between bears and lions?
Fields, Bears bounce back to beat winless Lions 24-14.
Which NFL team has never played on Thanksgiving?
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are the only team to have never played a game on Thanksgiving. Four teams have yet to suffer a loss on Thanksgiving — Ravens, Saints, Panthers and Texans.
Do the Bears and Lions play every Thanksgiving?
Why the Cowboys and Lions always play on Thanksgiving Day, NFL teams’ records on the holiday. This season, the Lions host the Bears, the Cowboys host the Bills, and the Falcons host the Saints. The Lions began the tradition in 1934 when the owner George A. Richards wanted to attract more fans.
What President Cancelled Thanksgiving?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
In 1939, Franklin D. Roosevelt departed from tradition by declaring November 23, the next to last Thursday that year, as Thanksgiving Day.