Of course, millions of Americans consider Thanksgiving Day the best holiday of the year. It all comes down to the Three Fs. Football, Food, and Family make for a day unlike any other. The NFL knows the power and significance of Turkey Day weekend. And in this era of only shopping, having a game on Black Friday as fans shop online makes for a potential flood of cash. Also, it does not hurt that NFL betting odds gamblers will be recovering from their Thanksgiving Day food comas on the couch the following day.
2023-24 NFL Super Bowl Championship Odds at SBG
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | +600 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | +850 |
| San Francisco 49ers | +950 |
| Buffalo Bills | +900 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | +900 |
| New York Jets | +1400 |
| Dallas Cowboys | +1400 |
| Baltimore Ravens | +1800 |
| Detroit Lions | +2200 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | +2500 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | +2500 |
| Miami Dolphins | +2500 |
| Cleveland Browns | +2800 |
| Denver Broncos | +3500 |
| New Orleans Saints | +3500 |
| Minnesota Vikings | +4000 |
| Green Bay Packers | +4000 |
| New York Giants | +4400 |
| Seattle Seahawks | +4500 |
| All Other Teams | +5500 or higher |
2023 NFL Week 12 Schedule
Thursday, Nov. 23
Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions (Thanksgiving), 12:30 p.m., FOX
Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys (Thanksgiving), 4:30 p.m., CBS
San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks (Thanksgiving), 8:20 p.m., NBC
Friday, Nov. 24
Miami Dolphins at New York Jets, 3 p.m., Prime Video
Sunday, Nov. 26
New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons, 1 p.m., FOX
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals, 1 p.m., CBS
Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans, 1 p.m., CBS
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Indianapolis Colts, 1 p.m., CBS
New England Patriots at New York Giants, 1 p.m., FOX
Carolina Panthers at Tennessee Titans, 1 p.m., FOX
Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals, 4:05 p.m., FOX
Cleveland Browns at Denver Broncos, 4:05 p.m., FOX
Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders, 4:25 p.m., CBS
Buffalo Bills at Philadelphia Eagles, 4:25 p.m., CBS
Baltimore Ravens at Los Angeles Chargers, 8:20 p.m., NBC
Monday, Nov. 27
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings, 8:15 p.m., ESPN
There is a Thanksgiving Day tradition that has grated on fans for decades. That is the traditional early game hosted by the Detroit Lions. However, the Lions feature miserable teams. But they kept the Thanksgiving Day sportsbook game. The story behind it is fascinating.
Once upon a time, the NFL had to beg teams to take a home date on Thanksgiving Day. The Ford Family, which has long owned the Lions, agreed to “take one for the team” and host the game. Subsequently, it turned out to be a wise and profitable decision. The Lions are the Thanksgiving Day Pro football betting odds game team. And for many years, that was all they had to brag about. Since 1934 the Lions have hosted the Turkey Day game. And the NFL brushed off complainers in gratitude to the Ford Family for taking the date when nobody else wanted it.
Not many fans or gamblers are expected to complain about the Lions playing on Thanksgiving this year. To illuminate, Detroit is expected to contend for the NFC North Division title. And the Lions will be hosting one of the great marquee brands in sports. The Green Bay Packers have won the NFC North in eight of the last 12 years. And 15 times since the 1995 campaign. But those titles were won by QBs Brett Favre, followed by Aaron Rodgers. This year the Packers turn the page and enter the great unknown with new starring QB Jordan Love.