Thanksgiving Day NFL Schedule 2016: Previewing Cowboys, Lions & Turkey Day Games

April 15, 2016   ·   Danny Webster   ·   Jump to comments

The 2016 NFL schedule is officially out. Let's look ahead to Thanksgiving already, huh?
Once again, three games will be dominating the TV for Turkey Day on Nov. 24. And as per NFL tradition, the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions will be playing.   
This year's slate for the Lions and Cowboys is important, as both games are pivotal divisional matchups that could be meaningful once December rolls around.
Also, there is a fun quarterback matchup taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium as the nightcap. Here's a look at the Thanksgiving Day games as well as some early previews for each.
 
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Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions
It’s going to be weird not to see star wide receiver Calvin Johnson play for the Lions on Thanksgiving, especially since he single-handedly outscored the Philadelphia Eagles during last year’s holiday game.
This time will be different. ...

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