The three-game Thanksgiving slate did not include a team with a losing record coming into the day, so expectations were high for some meaningful, quality football. For the most part, Thursday delivered just about what we have come to expect from all six teams this season.
The Lions and Vikings waged a defensive battle that was largely determined by third downs and the fourth quarter, similar to their Week 9 meeting. Once again, Detroit came back in the end to take control of the NFC North with five games to play.
Washington and Dallas both have very good offenses and suspect defenses, but the Cowboys are more consistently efficient this season, and proved so at home again in their 10th straight win.