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The Lions playing on Thanksgiving is a tradition among the oldest in the NFL, but it hasn't always meant wins for Detroit.
2024: The Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus — the first time the organization fired its coach midseason in 105 seasons. It happened a day after the team dropped its sixth consecutive game — a 23-20 loss to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. The team hired Ben Johnson, Detroit’s offensive coordinator, in January 2025.
The Lions have the most wins, and the most losses, of any NFL team playing on Thanksgiving. They hold a 38-45-2 record, according to ESPN. They beat the Chicago Bears 23-20 on Turkey Day last year, marking the first time in eight years Detroit has won on the holiday.