The Chicago Bears will take on their division rivals, the Detroit Lions, this Thanksgiving in the first of three NFL games scheduled for

The Chicago Bears will play their division rivals, the Detroit Lions, this Thanksgiving in the first of three NFL games scheduled for Turkey Day 2024.

Although Thanksgiving games count the same as any other, winning or losing these games is certain feels different. Football is synonymous with Thanksgiving, and a winning show on the big day in front of the fans gives that extra special feeling.

So, how have the Bears historically celebrated Thanksgiving?

Chicago sets Thanksgiving Day record

Coming into this year’s game against the Lions, Chicago is 20-15-2 all-time on Thanksgiving.

In recent history, Chicago has won four straight (three against the Lions and one against the Packers). If we zoom out further, they are even 5-5 in the last 10. When Chicago plays on Thanksgiving, it is usually against the Lions, who play every Thanksgiving.

Chicago is playing a 10-1 Super Bowl favorite this year, so a win would be a major setback. Chicago fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron a few weeks ago and its offense has come alive, going from 17.5 points per game under Waldron to 23.0 per game in the two games since.

Meanwhile, the Lions have a Thanksgiving losing record.

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