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A Holiday Fixture With Extra Spice
Every Thanksgiving brings its own dose of family, food, and football — but when it’s Packers vs. Lions in Detroit, the whole thing just hits different. This year’s matchup isn’t just another holiday game; it’s the 23rd Thanksgiving meeting between the two franchises — more than any other duo in NFL history. That alone sets the tone: tradition, tension, and a whole lot of bragging rights on the line.
A Rematch With Real Stakes
Green Bay strolls in hot after a dominant win over the Vikings, sitting at 7-3-1, while Detroit grinds their way in at 7-4 after an overtime thriller over the Giants. The NFC North is tight, and this matchup could easily tip the balance for both teams as they push into the late-season grind.
Their Week 1 clash ended in a 27-13 Packers win, but that was months ago — and Detroit hasn’t forgotten. The Lions have split the last 10 home games with Green Bay, keeping things unpredictable, gritty, and usually down to the final minutes.
History Runs Deep — and Complicated
This rivalry stretches back to the 1930s. The Packers hold 105 regular-season wins over Detroit, their second-most against any team in the league. But in Detroit? Different story. Green Bay is 43-48-3 on the road, proving the Motor City doesn’t roll out the welcome mat for this matchup.
And then there’s the coaching subplot:
Matt LaFleur may be 7-6 against the Lions overall, but he’s 3-6 vs. Dan Campbell — a stat that’ll have Detroit fans thumping their chests and Packers fans rubbing their temples.
Thanksgiving Magic, Michigan Roots
Thursday isn’t just another road trip for the Packers — it’s a homecoming. Head coach Matt LaFleur, Karl Brooks, and Kamal Hadden all hail from Michigan. LaFleur even played college ball at Western Michigan and Saginaw Valley State. Detroit’s side has its own reunion vibes too, with former Packers players and executives now wearing Honolulu blue.
The holiday always brings emotion, but this year, it’s layered with nostalgia and old ties.
Kickoff Set — Tradition Locked In
The game kicks off at noon on FOX6, followed by a special edition of FOX6 News. It’s Thanksgiving football in its purest form: loud, familiar, and carrying decades of history on its back.
Whether you’re carving turkey or carving through takes on social media, this one’s shaping up to be classic holiday chaos.