Thanksgiving + football go together like turkey + gravy. As you tuck into the most delicious of American holidays, amp up that festive feeling with the game most suited to you this long weekend. Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
You Just Plain Love Thanksgiving Football:
1. Buffalo Bills @ Detroit Lions
2. New York Giants @ Dallas Cowboys
Let's not mess with tradition for those who live for that post-turkey couch lay. These are both Thanksgiving Day classics and it looks like the favorites (Dallas & Buffalo, respectively) are going to win. Enjoy your pumpkin pie, and May no one change the channel, even if it looks like your eyes are closed.
You're Hosting: Green Bay Packers @ Philadelphia Eagles
After weeks of planning ingredients, oven schedules, invitees, and all that cooking, your moment has arrived. The Eagles are also going to be in the spotlight this weekend in a nationally televised game. Beating Aaron Rodgers and the Packers sure would be a moment of glory. The best part? The game's on Sunday, so you can relax with your hard-earned leftovers.
You're Bringing your Partner for the First Time: New Orleans Saints @ San Francisco 49ers
Big step! Spending major holidays together means it's getting serious... kind of like how the 49ers clearly weren't joking when they brought on Christian McCaffrey. It was a big deal, and it looks like McCaffrey is integrating well as the Niners continue to explore ways to show off this new asset. Channel some of these Niners vibes on turkey day with your partner. You've got this.
You're the Adult at the Kids Table...
...If it's by Choice: LA Rams @ KC Chiefs
You're the adult who can hang with the cool kids in a home where the kids table is THE place to be, so you'll relate to Patrick Mahomes. He's young, exciting, and loved by all. The Chiefs' opponents, the Rams, will show you what you're missing with the adults. (Not much.)
...If it's Not by Choice - Cincinnati Bengals @ Tennessee Titans
Conversely, if you find yourself acting as free childcare and wishing for the call up to the adult party, you'll relate to Joe Burrow of the Bengals. After team injuries and a lacklustre start, he similarly finds himself in a place he doesn't want to be this season (despite also being young and cool and loved by all). Unfortunately, the Tennesse Titans aren't bringing much added interest on this one - they're grinders, boring, but they win; and you, too, will get through this.
You're the Black Sheep: Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Cleveland Browns
There's one in every family. Need coping strategies? Here's a game that has meaty stuff going on off-screen, so you can deflect to a topic that isn't you. First of all, the 🐐 Tom Brady will be playing, which opens the top speculation topic in football - his retirement. Why's it's not happening, when it's going to happen. Everyone has a POV.
If you want to wade into more substantial issues, the Browns have earned serious side eye with their plans to bring back disgraced QB Deshaun Watson next week. Another fumble by the NFL institution - who's surprised.
You're the Drunk-le: New England Patriots @ Minnesota Vikings
Or Aunt. And it's a lot of fun! (see: Vikings game-of-the-year win over the Bills)
But sometimes it's not. (see: Vikings crushing loss to the Cowboys)
At this point, the Vikings are one of the most must-watch teams in the league because you never really know how it's going to go and this game against the Pats should be no different. Let's get the party started!
You're the DD: Denver Broncos @ Carolina Panthers
Well, first off, thanks for taking one for the team (and for taking drunkle home)! Russell Wilson is also the kind of guy who makes sacrifices for the general good of others. Hopefully for the Broncos, he can figure out what that means on the field as they take on the Panthers. That said, this should be a pretty tight game, well-deserved entertainment for the friend everyone needs this Thanksgiving.
You're Coming from Out-of-Town: LA Chargers @ Arizona Cardinals
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles is the ultimate ode to Thanksgiving travel - you'll go through hell, but it's all worth it once you get there. The Cards play the Chargers on Sunday, so if things really go awry, you can zap some leftovers in the microwave and pretend it's Thursday. Also, the Cards tend to figure it out in the second half, so if you still manage to be late, you won't miss any of the action.
You're Going to Bed Early to Hit the Black Friday Sales: Houston Texans @ Miami Dolphins
The Texans have shifted focus to next season at this point. They've already been shopping around as they look to snag some deals to rebuild their roster. The Dolphins should make easy work of them so you probably don't have to actually watch this game - the highlights will be good enough, which you can do while you're in the checkout line.
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This image is taken from SNL's classic skit. Enjoy.
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