Free Press sports writers offer their predictions for the Detroit Lions' traditional Thanksgiving Day game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday at Ford Field (12:30 p.m., Fox):
Dave Birkett
These are two bad but evenly matched teams, so circumstances could play a significant role in what happens on the field. The Lions are back home after two tough road games, desperate for a win and playing in their annual Thanksgiving game. The Bears spent the week responding to rumors about Nagy’s pending dismissal as head coach, and even if it does not happen this weekend, a change in leadership seems inevitable.