Thanksgiving Showdown: Packers vs. Lions, Cowboys Host Chiefs in NFL Tripleheader 2025

The complete 272-game schedule has been released for the forthcoming 2025 NFL season. Now we have all the details on which teams will face each other, along with the locations and timings of these matches, including the reigning champions. Philadelphia Eagles hosting the Dallas Cowboys in the season opener.

Even though each game holds equal importance in deciding which teams secure playoff spots and get an opportunity to challenge for the Lombardi Trophy against the Eagles, certain match-ups shine brighter than others. A prime example is the Thanksgiving game.

As part of their yearly custom, they do the following: Detroit Lions The Dallas Cowboys will be hosting games on Thanksgiving afternoon. Additionally, there’s an exciting prime-time match scheduled. Check out the details of the 2025 Thanksgiving lineup below.

Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions

Date: Nov. 27 | Time: 1 p.m. ET Location: Ford Field (Detroit, MI) TV: Fox | Streaming: fubo

This is a significant divisional clash featuring two heavyweights from the NFC North. The Lions, as reigning champions, will aim to defend their title following an impressive 15-2 performance last season where they swept the regular-season series against the Packers. Despite securing 11 wins themselves, Green Bay surprisingly ended up in third place within the division.

The Lions hold the record for participating in the most Thanksgiving Day games, having played 85 such matches since 1934. Their overall record stands at 38 wins, 45 losses, and two ties; however, they secured their first victory in this slot last year following consecutive defeats between 2017 and 2023. The previous year’s contest became infamous due to poor clock management, which led to former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus—currently serving as Dallas' defensive coordinator—being let go. That same day, Detroit faced severe roster challenges when Malcolm Rodriguez sustained a ruptured ACL, effectively ending his campaign prematurely.

For the Lions, this is part of a grueling schedule following their bye week, during which they face Vikings , Commanders , Eagles, Giants , Packers, Cowboys and Rams Everything lined up perfectly. The match against Dallas during the week following Thanksgiving will be played on "Thursday Night Football."

As many are aware, the Packers used to be the Lions' regular Thanksgiving Day opponents, facing off against each other annually from 1951 through 1963. Across these 38 Thanksgiving games, Green Bay has a record of 16 wins, 20 losses, and two ties. Their most recent appearance on Thanksgiving was just last year when they emerged victorious. Dolphins 30-13 during the primetime match. Interestingly, this will be their third consecutive Thanksgiving game, where they defeated the Lions with a score of 29-22 in 2023.

The match occurs during a challenging divisional run for the Packers, as they face off against the Vikings in Week 12, followed by a clash with Detroit in Week 13. Bears in Week 14.

Kansas City Chiefs at Dallas Cowboys

Date: Nov. 27 | Time: 4:30 p.m. ET Location: AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX) TV: CBS | Streaming: Paramount+

If the Cowboys remain competitive heading into Thanksgiving, this match could achieve astounding viewership figures. Frankly, it’s likely to break records regardless of their standing. Dallas consistently draws high ratings, and the Chiefs are currently perhaps the second-largest attraction in the NFL. NFL Oh, and this promises to be an exciting football showdown brimming with star power from end zone to end zone. Imagine having Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones, Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Micah Parsons all playing simultaneously! Absolutely count me in for such a spectacle.

Throughout their history, Dallas has participated in 57 Thanksgiving games and holds an impressive all-time record of 34 wins, 22 losses, and one tie. They have emerged victorious for the past three consecutive Thanksgivings, with each win being against a rival team within their division—the Giants two times and Washington once. Their most recent loss during this holiday fell on 2021 when they were defeated in overtime by the New York Giants. Las Vegas Raiders while playing without both CeeDee Lamb and Amari Cooper

This game is part of an intense end-of-season dash for the Cowboys as they go up against the Eagles, Chiefs, Lions, and Vikings. Chargers And Commanders lined up one after another before wrapping up the season with the Giants.

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Kansas City has a record of 5 wins out of their last 10 games on Thanksgiving Day, yet they haven’t participated in such a game since 2006. That year, Larry Johnson led with an impressive 157 rushing yards as the Chiefs defeated their division rival. Broncos That marked the inaugural season for the league to feature a Thursday night game on Thanksgiving, alongside the contests hosted by the Lions and Cowboys.

The Dallas Cowboys last faced the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving Day back in 1995, winning the match 24-12 thanks to Michael Irvin’s outstanding performance of 11 catches for 121 yards.

Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens

Date: Nov. 27 | Time: 8:20 p.m. ET Location: M&T Bank Stadium TV: NBC | Streaming: fubo

In this game, we witness yet another significant divisional clash to kick off the day. The Bengals and Ravens delivered some of the most thrilling matches during the 2024 season, and fingers crossed, we might enjoy a repeat performance on Thanksgiving evening. In any case, fans will be thrilled to watch Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson face off against each other, trading blows all night long.

The Bengals have participated in only one Thanksgiving game throughout their history, which they lost with a score of 26-10 against the opponent. Jets In 2010, the two squads faced off again following their playoff encounter from the previous year. The Bengals encountered a challenging segment of their schedule starting with this matchup, as they were set to journey to Baltimore followed by a trip to Buffalo for another contest against the team. Bills And afterwards, go back home to host the Ravens once more in Week 15.

The Ravens have only taken part in two Thanksgiving Day games, securing victories both times—in 2011 and 2013. Their most recent appearance was against the Steelers In 2013, when the Ravens came in as the defending champions, Super Bowl The team faces off against champions. In this stretch, Baltimore will host the Steelers before playing two games against Cincinnati.