How many NFL games will be played on Thanksgiving Day? 2024 Week 13 schedule explored

Thanksgiving Day is an important holiday in the USA, and the NFL knows a thing or two about entertaining fans on the day. For decades, the league has broadcast games on Thanksgiving Day, and the 2024 season won't be any different.

Ahead of this year's Turkey Day, let's examine the number of games played on the holidays.

How many NFL games will be played on Thanksgiving Day?

There will be three games played on Thanksgiving Day in 2024. Here's a look at the games and what you should expect from each matchup:

1. Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions will host the first game of the day. The game will occur at 12:30 p.m. EST at Ford Field. Here's what you need to know about the game:

• Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
• Livestream: FuboTV and DAZN
• Time: 12:30 p.m. EST
• TV: CBS
• Venue: Ford Field, Detroit

The Detroit Lions are significant favorites against the Caleb Williams-led Chicago Bears. The Lions have a 10-1 record and are the best team in the NFC.

However, it's important to note that Detroit last won a game on Thanksgiving in 2016. Hence, it might not be the best move to write off the Bears in Week 13.

2. New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys will host the New York Giants in this year's Thanksgiving game. The game will start at 4:30 p.m. EST. Here's what you need to know about the matchup:

• Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
• Livestream: FuboTV and DAZN
• Time: 4:30 p.m. EST
• TV: FOX
• Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

The Dallas Cowboys aren't enjoying the best of seasons in 2024, but at least they're entering Week 13 fresh off a win in their last game. The Cowboys are up against a New York Giants team in turmoil and will fancy their chances of recording a Thanksgiving Day win at the AT&T Stadium.

3. Miami Dolphins vs. Green Bay Packers

The Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers will face off in the final game of Thanksgiving. Here's what you need to know about the game:

• Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
• Live stream: FuboTV and DAZN
• Time: 8:20 p.m. EST
• TV: NBC
• Venue: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

The Green Bay Packers host the Miami Dolphins on Thanksgiving Day. The Packers are having a solid season and go into the game with an 8-3 record, while the Dolphins are enduring a rockier year with a 5-6 record going into Week 13.

However, with Tua Tagovailoa and the majority of the offense healthy, Dolphins fans can dare to dream on Thanksgiving.