Fantasy Football Thanksgiving Breakdown 2025
The fantasy football Thanksgiving NFL slate did more than entertain… It detonated storylines across the league. Every matchup brought stakes, drama, and real movement in the playoff and MVP races.
The Green Bay Packers kicked off the day by rolling into Detroit and smacking the Lions in their own house. Dallas kept the chaos rolling, ambushing the defending AFC champion Chiefs and turning the afternoon slot into a shockwave.
And in the nightcap, Joe Burrow authored a gritty, pressure-cooker comeback, dragging the Bengals past the Ravens in a divisional showdown that felt like a playoff preview.
All of this chaos fueled massive fantasy football explosions, the kind that can win your matchup before Sunday even arrives. Let’s break down the league-winners.
The Packers are Thankful for Detroit
The Packers came into Detroit and defeated the Lions 31-24. Green Bay had a massive day in the passing game thanks to quarterback Jordan Love.
Love completed 18/30 passes for 234 yards and four touchdowns, good for 25.76 fantasy points. His four-touchdown performance was his most in a game this season.
Additional notable plays of the game include:
Dontayvion Wicks
6 Receptions
94 Yards
2 Touchdowns
28 Fantasy Points
Christian Watson
4 Receptions
80 Yards
1 Touchdown
18.3 Fantasy Points
Jameson Williams
7 Receptions
144 Yards
1 Touchdown
26.9 Fantasy Points
Dallas Spoils a Kelce/Swift Thanksgiving
The Dallas Cowboys shocked the world by defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 31-28 on Thanksgiving. Dallas was led by quarterback Dak Prescott, who completed 27/39 passes for 320 yards and two touchdowns, good for 20.6 fantasy points.
The win for Dallas improved their record to 6-5-1 on the season, while the Chiefs fell to 6-6.
Other attention-worthy performances from the game:
Patrick Mahomes
23/34 Passing
261 Passing Yards
30 Rushing Yards
4 Passing Touchdowns
29.44 Fantasy Points
CeeDee Lamb
7 Receptions
112 Yards
1 Touchdown
24.2 Fantasy Points
Javonte Williams
59 Rushing Yards
21 Receivng Yards
1 Receiving Touchdown
17 Fantasy Points
Joe Burrow Returns to Smash Baltimore
The Bengals rolled past the Ravens 32–14 on Thursday night, powered by a strong outing from Joe Burrow. He went 24-of-46 for 261 yards and two touchdowns, finishing with 19.24 fantasy points and setting the tone from start to finish.
The win improved the Bengals to 4-8, which gives them a small glimmer of playoff hope.
Some additional mention-worthy performances:
Chase Brown
78 Rushing Yards
35 Receivng Yards
7 Receptions
18.3 Fantasy Points
Ja’Marr Chase
7 Receptions
110 Yards
18 Fantasy Points
Derrick Henry
60 Rushing Yards
44 Receiving Yards
1 Rushing Touchdown
17.4 Fantasy Points
Final Whistle: Your Turn to Make the Calls
This year’s Thanksgiving slate delivered everything fantasy managers crave: massive stat lines, rivalry chaos, and breakout performances that swung matchups before Sunday even arrived. From Jordan Love’s statement game to Dak’s upset and Burrow’s comeback, the day reshaped fantasy standings and real NFL playoffs races alike.
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FAQs: Fantasy Football Thanksgiving
Q: Which Thanksgiving player had the highest fantasy score?
Patrick Mahomes led the slate with 29.44 fantasy points, thanks to four passing touchdowns.
Q: Was Jordan Love’s performance a fluke or a breakout?
Love’s four-touchdown game was his best of the season. While the Lions’ defense has been inconsistent, his chemistry with Wicks and Watson is trending upward.
Q: Did Joe Burrow look fully healthy?
Yes, Burrow looked sharp and mobile, delivering accurate throws throughout the night. His return boosts the value of all Bengals skill players.
Q: Who were the biggest fantasy surprises?
- Dontayvion Wicks (28 points)
- Jameson Williams (26.9 points)
- Chase Brown (18.3 points)
Each outperformed projections significantly.
