When Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863, it took just six years before the first American football game was played on the holiday. My question is, what took so long?

Fill your stomach with football, then stuff your faces with turkey. The NFL and Thanksgiving go together like mashed potatoes and gravy. Turkey and stuffing. Your face and a couch cushion after ...

Thanksgiving might be a bit late this year, but the NFL is still celebrating the holiday with a trio of NFL games that will help you avoid awkward political arguments or overcooked turkey.

From Randy Moss' three-TD day to Leon Lett's costly moment, catch up on all the memorable Thanksgiving football highlights from over the years. NFL Throwback takes a look at the longest play that ...

Regardless of the opponent — and regardless how the Lions were playing — Thanksgiving football was a big deal. “This city is particularly Super Bowl starved, but it’s a great place to play ...

Here’s a look at the announcing assignments for Week 13 of the NFL season, including Thanksgiving Day, with some discussion of a featured game or games in each slot based on broadcasters ...

Courtyard by Marriott, one of the 30 Marriott Bonvoy brands and the official hotel of the NFL, is launching two ... chances to win prizes including a Thanksgiving “Fansgiving” Dinner on ...

Georgia football is playing rival Georgia Tech again on the Friday of Thanksgiving weekend in 2025. The Yellow Jackets ...

S Glover Quin talks about the Detroit Lions' tradition of playing on Thanksgiving, and says this division game against the Vikings is very important. C Frank Ragnow speaks to the media on having a ...

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When Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863, it took just six years before the first American football game was played on the holiday. My question is, what took so long?