Thanksgiving Day NFL Triple Header: Lions vs. Packers Kicks off Week 12
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The NFL is set to kick off Week 12 with a thrilling triple-header of football on Thanksgiving Day. As tradition dictates, the Detroit Lions will open the festivities with their annual Thanksgiving game, taking on NFC North rivals Green Bay Packers. The action-packed day will continue with an NFC East battle between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders, followed by an intense NFC West slugfest between the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers.
Fans can catch all three exciting games, with details on how to watch each match-up provided below. Additionally, the experts at DraftKings Sportsbook have given their predictions, adding to the excitement of the day.
The first game of the day will see the Detroit Lions hosting the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. The game will be called by announcers Kevin Burkhardt and Greg Olsen, with Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi providing sideline reports. DraftKings Sportsbook currently favors the Lions by over a touchdown, and the staff at POD (Place of Discussion) is overwhelmingly picking the Lions to win, with only one member going against the spread.
Moving on to the second game, the Dallas Cowboys will take on the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The game will be broadcasted by Jim Nantz and Tony Romo, with Tracy Wolfson reporting from the sidelines. DraftKings Sportsbook gives the Cowboys a double-digit advantage, and while the POD staff is mostly in favor of a Dallas victory, they believe Washington will perform well against the spread.
The final game of the triple-header will witness the San Francisco 49ers battling against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. The broadcasting duo of Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth will provide the commentary, with Melissa Stark contributing as a sideline reporter. DraftKings Sportsbook slightly favors the 49ers by a touchdown, although most of the POD staff members are picking Seattle to cover the spread.
With anticipation building for the Thanksgiving games, the POD staff has shared their score predictions for each match-up. Notably, Brandon Knapp predicts a 35-17 victory for the Lions over the Packers, while Ryan Mathews goes with a convincing 38-17 win for Detroit. The rest of the staff also favor the Lions, albeit with varying score projections.
As fans eagerly await the thrilling showdowns, it is now time for them to join in and cast their votes for the Lions vs. Packers game. Participate in the poll below and share score predictions in the comments section.
The NFL's Thanksgiving Day triple-header promises to deliver an exciting day of football as division rivals clash on the gridiron. Stay tuned for action-packed games, intense rivalries, and potential upsets as the battle for victory unfolds on Thanksgiving Day.