The NFL is lucky to have such a great feast of games for another Thanksgiving in 2024. The Lions, the NFC's best team, will kick it off. The Cowboys and Packers will follow up as hosts during the tripleheader to add to the marquee.
Those are the favored home teams, but the respective road underdogs also know the holiday helpings can often lead to upsets. The Bears, Giants, and Dolphins also will put their proud franchise traditions to the test.
Here's how Sporting News sees all three Turkey Day specials playing out to begin a critical Week 13:
(Odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook)
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Week 13 NFL picks, predictions for Thanksgiving
Bears at Lions (-10.