ESPN.com · Nov 23, 2023
Top NFL Thanksgiving performances: Brady, Manning, Moss
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There was a time -- not too long ago, in fact -- when it was a special occasion for the NFL to play on Thursdays. It happened only on Thanksgiving, usually with games in Detroit and Dallas, and over time, the event provided some of the greatest individual performances in NFL history.
As we prepare for the 2023 version, let's take a closer look at 12 of them. Research was aided by the database at Pro Football Reference and (mostly) limited to games played after the 1970 NFL/AFL merger.
1945: Jim Benton has 303 receiving yards
