Thanksgiving football is about tradition, tension, and the kind of spotlight moments fans remember for decades — and the 2025 NFL slate delivers all of it. Detroit kicks off the holiday with their classic home game, hosting the Green Bay Packers in a matchup that could shake up the NFC North standings. With both teams fighting for playoff position, Ford Field is expecting a packed, electric crowd, and the rest of the country will be tuned in as FOX puts this rivalry front and center.
The afternoon game brings two national heavyweights to the table: the Dallas Cowboys and the Kansas City Chiefs. Anytime Patrick Mahomes and the Cowboys share a field, fireworks are guaranteed. Then, when night falls, the AFC North takes over as the Cincinnati Bengals face the Baltimore Ravens under the lights — a primetime showdown loaded with playoff consequences and star power. Three games, three massive storylines, and one unforgettable Thanksgiving Day of football.
Holiday Showdowns: Full 2025 NFL Thanksgiving Schedule Drops — Here’s Who Takes the Field
