Detroit Lions, the Packers and Thanksgiving
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The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers will kick off their Thanksgiving game at Ford Field in Detroit at 1 p.m., 30 minutes later than normal.
Alim McNeill has been playing a ton of snaps on the outside in recent weeks. Tyleik Williams and Roy Lopez have seen increased work next to D.J. Reader as a result. Finding a balance to keep McNeill there in certain looks, while giving a handful to Davenport and keeping the former back on the inside, could be a wise and impactful move.
The Lions have the most wins, and the most losses, of any NFL team playing on Thanksgiving. They hold a 38-45-2 record, according to ESPN. They beat the Chicago Bears 23-20 on Turkey Day last year, marking the first time in eight years Detroit has won on the holiday.
The Detroit Lions' uniforms will consist of grey helmets with no logo, blue jerseys with grey lettering, grey pants and blue socks vs the Packers.
In the first of three Thanksgiving day games, the Detroit Lions play host to the division rival Green Bay Packers .
Detroit Lions averaged a season-low 3.78 yards per play in 27-13 loss to Green Bay in Week 1. Now, Dan Campbell is calling plays on Thanksgiving.
Detroit Lions assistant head coach Scottie Montgomery almost turned down a chance to go to the NFL after his mom was diagnosed with cancer.