Which NFL Teams Are Playing Football On Thanksgiving Day 2016?
The first Thursday of every November has been reserved for one of America’s favorite pastimes, football. Football fans across the nation prepare to celebrate turkey and all the fixings with some gridiron action on Thanksgiving Day. Whether it is your first year hosting or your fiftieth, it seems every family has their own traditions when it comes to this holiday. One of those long-standing traditions is football.
While many families may sit around the television and watch the game together at home, others go much further. If you are within driving distance of a team playing on Turkey Day, why not make the trip to see some live action? In 2016 several teams across the league will be playing on Thanksgiving, but which ones? The following list of teams will play football on Thanksgiving Day 2016:
- The Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings
- The Dallas Cowboys host the Washington Redskins
- The Pittsburgh Steelers head out on the road to face the Indianapolis Colts
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The Minnesota Vikings host the Detroit Lions
The Dallas Cowboys host the Washington Redskins
The Pittsburgh Steelers head out on the road to face the Indianapolis Colts
The Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings
Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 pm EST at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.
The Lions had a strong start this year and currently sit first in the NFC North Division with a 7-4 win-loss record. Although they do not have a stellar record against their opponents this year, expect them to come through with flying colors today. This game might be best viewed from your living room after you’ve tucked into your Thanksgiving dinner or while you’re making your way to the stadium.
The Dallas Cowboys host the Washington Redskins
Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 pm EST at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Current odds have this being a close match with the Cowboys boasting a 7-4 win-loss record to their opponents’ 6-5. Stay tuned for more news right here on Game-Debate where we will be opening up our doors very soon!
The Pittsburgh Steelers head out on the road to face the Indianapolis Colts
Kickoff is scheduled for 8:30 pm EST at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Steelers are known as one of the most successful teams in the league, having won more trophies than any other team. However, they are not doing so hot this year—with a 4-6 win-loss record they are currently sitting fourth in their division and will be looking to step up on Thanksgiving.
Conclusion
This year you will have the opportunity to watch 3 of these teams compete live on Thanksgiving Day. If football is your favorite part of this holiday, then be sure to tune into one or more of the matches on Turkey Day 2016. Remember, if you need any help getting tickets, our team here at Game-Debate would be happy to help out!
As with all NFL games, make sure you get your tickets from an authorized vendor such as Game-Debate where they are 100% guaranteed! In addition, check back here for updates and more information on which games will occur during the rest of this football season. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
