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Do you watch football on Thanksgiving?

Having the Lions play on Thanksgiving is as much a part of the holiday as a good afternoon snooze. And they sometimes go together.

But that doesn’t mean the Lions will be knocked off their Thanksgiving perch anytime soon. The league — or most of it — appears to value the tradition that goes along with having the Lions and Cowboys play on Thanksgiving.

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64.5%

Without fail

4,096 votes

13.1%

Yes, but I wish the Lions weren't involved

833 votes

12.2%

Yes, but only to root against the Cowboys

774 votes

5.3%

Only if my team is playing

337 votes

Never

315 votes

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Without fail

The Lions are a Turkey Day tradition. They are struggling now (thanks Matt Millen!) but, generally, have been competitive on Thanksgiving!

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3 votes

- sunking1

- 6:10 pm EST on Tue Nov 24, 2009

Yes, but I wish the Lions weren't involved

Just be thankful the Lions aren't playing the Raiders

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- Mike Firesmith

- 8:14 pm EST on Tue Nov 24, 2009

Without fail

I have been watching Thanksgiving football for 49 years. I love the Packers-Lions match up and consider it as important as the turkey!

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3 votes

- Deena-620321

- 10:21 pm EST on Tue Nov 24, 2009

Without fail

Keep the lions. It is always fun to have one game where you know there will be comedic plays!

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- Mike Boyer

- 12:06 am EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009

Yes, but only to root against the Cowboys

It's like comfort food!!

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1 vote

- Kulloo the Golden Eagle

- 2:30 am EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009

Without fail

A league built on tradition should stand by tradition.

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3 votes

- greebomusic-1489785

- 6:51 am EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009

Without fail

Dallas and Detroit played when others refused. Now others want a peice of Thanksgiving Day Pie, too bad. Good for Detroit and Dallas.

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2 votes

- Bluesteel10

- 7:58 am EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009

Without fail

The Lions perpetually stink however they're part of a great Thanksgiving tradition; I typically route for the underdog, the Lions!

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1 vote

- johniec

- 7:59 am EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009

Without fail

Yes, it's an awesome relaxing tradition. No distractions, no phone calls, just football.

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- Polego

- 11:34 am EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009

Without fail

I think maybe it is time to start going with teams that may have more of an impact on the out come of the playoffs. I

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#10

- Michael-1490349

- 11:49 am EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009

Without fail

I hope they never take the Lions off of Thanksgiving. The Lions started this on their own and it's tradition where I come from.

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#11

- FoghornBlowhorn

- 12:24 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009

Yes, but only to root against the Cowboys

Can't wait to see Romo celebrate like he won the Superbowl after they beat the Raiders on a field goal in OT. The Plowboys are a joke.

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1 vote

#12

- Specialist G

- 12:26 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009

Without fail

I'm a die hard lions fan, and the Thanksgiving day game is one of the bright spots, as I actually get to watch them play on TV

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#13

- jonqpublic

- 12:53 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009

Without fail

The turkey (Lions) to be consumed and the Cowboys to entertain.

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#14

- Sport-414921

- 12:57 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009

Only if my team is playing

Maybe you could have had an option that said "Yes of course! I'm a Lions fan!"

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#15

- Erin K

- 1:03 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009

Without fail

In Detroit we play football on Thanksgiving. More games are welcome. We have a parade too but Macy's isn't calling to have us cancel.

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1 vote

#16

- John in D

- 1:18 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009

Without fail

Go Cowboys!!!!

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#17

- HWB-676314

- 1:29 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009

Without fail

Leave the Lions alone!

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#18

- Ed Anderson-1463364

- 1:37 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009

Yes, but only to root against the Cowboys

I'll never forgive Jones for firing Johnson and ruining my Dolphins!

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#19

- BBob52

- 1:43 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009

Without fail

Why should profitability trump tradition? Lion's football on Thanksgiving should stay put!

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#20

- Donna Engstrom

- 1:59 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009

Without fail

The teams that win the conference the previous year should host the games.

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#21

- kevin_in_everett

- 2:00 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009

Without fail

We watch the Lions. Reminds us to be thankful. Thankful we aren't Lions fans.

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#22

- JB-486653

- 2:03 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009

Without fail

TRADITION

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1 vote

#23

- KH-1490607

- 2:06 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009

Without fail

I'm not a Lions fan, but keep them on Thanksgiving! Save what's left of our American traditions !!!!!

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1 vote

#24

- AirbrushJay

- 2:07 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009

Without fail

Lions are my team! 2 and 14 go Honolulu Blue!

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1 vote

#25

- holtram

- 2:25 pm EST on Wed Nov 25, 2009

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sunking1

The Lions playing on Thanksgiving is a Thanksgiving Day tradition. Sure they are struggling now (the continuing legacy of Matt Millen!) but, throughout their history, they have been comptetitive on Thanksgiving Day.

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1 vote

#1 - Tue Nov 24, 2009 6:13 PM EST

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Kulloo the Golden Eagle

The game for Thanksgiving is comfort food!!!

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2 votes

#2 - Wed Nov 25, 2009 2:52 AM EST

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JIM-1083073

it is thanksgiving day when the LIONS/PACKERS play. for awhil the nfl opted to remove the pack and play other teams. not the same. pack lions is what it is, hasbeen,hope will remain.

as per the other game. i never felt the same with the cowboys also on thanksginving. really not interseted.

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#3 - Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:05 AM EST

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Furious George

Sir. The Cowboys have been playing on Thanksgiving since the 1960's. Has it really been that unpleasant since? GO COWBOYS!

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#3.1 - Wed Nov 25, 2009 3:38 PM EST

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JIM-1083073

most of the time i don't watch the boys game. just the lions/pack.

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#4 - Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:07 AM EST

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Michael-1490349

It would be nice to see some games that may have and impact on the playoffs. Traditions are great just show a game that may mean something.

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#5 - Wed Nov 25, 2009 11:53 AM EST

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erwoods51

Detroit Hussels Harder....Go Lions!

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1 vote

#6 - Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:45 PM EST

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cowboysfan1960

I fully agree with Bluesteel. I love football!!

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#7 - Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:50 PM EST

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Kevin C-752389

I love the Turkey Day games, even if Detroit is pathetic.

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1 vote

#8 - Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:24 PM EST

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kevin_in_everett

Conference champions from prior year should host these games

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#9 - Wed Nov 25, 2009 2:03 PM EST

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Clyde-1490659

I love the Lions! They will be contenders in the future, and the tradition is worth preserving.

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1 vote

#10 - Wed Nov 25, 2009 2:37 PM EST

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Furious George

Go Cowboys!

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#11 - Wed Nov 25, 2009 3:31 PM EST

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JIM-1083073

go raiders!!!

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#12 - Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:12 PM EST

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JIM-1083073

boys since 1966 i beleave. why did they want turkey day anyway?

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#13 - Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:14 PM EST

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Furious George

Marketing. Tex Schramm president and GM during that time. During his tenure they received the nickname "America's Team". I call it Cowboys 24 - Oakland 10

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#13.1 - Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:21 PM EST

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Nat Amer Combat Nam Vet

If having the Lions and Cowboys play on Thanksgiving Day is a tradition then have the Lion and Cowboys play each other and give us a good second game to watch!

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#14 - Fri Nov 27, 2009 3:42 PM EST

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