Let’s start with the Lions. They have played every Thanksgiving since 1934, except during World War II (1939-44), despite the fact they haven't been a good team most of those years. The Lions played their first season in Detroit in 1934 (before that, th... See more
Why do the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys always play on Thanksgiving? Story by Jason Witten of the Dallas Cowboys fends off Jarrad Davis of the Detroit Lions during a 2019 game. (Getty Images) Houston Mitchell Thu, November 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM UTC · 2... See more