The Green Bay Packers were so close to first place in the NFC North, but the Bears retained the lead on Friday.

The Detroit Lions have hosted a game on Thanksgiving Day since arriving in Detroit in 1934. What is the Lions’ record on Thanksgiving?

The Detroit Lions were seeking to inch closer to their goal of winning the NFC North. In its first matchup against the Chicago Bears, Detroit turned the football over, and narrowly escaped with a home victory against a longtime division rival. Heading ...

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Friday’s game between the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles could be one of the games that eventually tips the scales in or out of the Lions’ favor.

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.

After winning six out of seven against the Packers from 2022 to 2024, the Lions got swept for the first time since 2020 by their divisional rival. It’s a tough loss for its playoff hopes, as Detroit entered third in the North and out of the postseason.

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.

Now, the Bears will face their most difficult challenge yet as they battle the defending Super Bowl champions in a game that will be broadcast to the world. Can Chicago continue t