Three NFL games will be played on Thursday, beginning with the Bears at the Lions at 10:30 a.m. They are followed by an NFC East battle between the Giants and the Cowboys at 2:30 p.m. Then the Dolphins will take on the Packers in the evening’s game at 6:20 p.m.

The NFL's tradition of playing on Thanksgiving Day dates back to the league's inception in 1920, and since 1934, it has featured the Detroit Lions playing at home. The Dallas Cowboys joined the Turkey Day party in 1966, and in 2006, the NFL added a third ...

Here's a breakdown of the history of NFL games on Thanksgiving, including the origins, team records, traditions and more.