NFL Thanksgiving 2025 Extravaganza
Turkey day is here, and so is an elite slate of NFL football games. Three games, three games with tons of storylines. Whether it is teams fighting for a division crown, a wild card spot, or just downright bragging rights, Thursday’s slate of games is bound to be elite
Let’s break down the matchups that are about to shape NFL Thanksgiving 2025 and the next month of football.
Packers @ Lions: NFC North Chaos Loading
Players to Watch — Green Bay:
Jordan Love, Josh Jacobs, Christian Watson
Players to Watch — Detroit:
Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams
The Green Bay Packers enter Thanksgiving at 7-3-1, hanging onto the final NFC Wild Card spot. Detroit, meanwhile, is 7-4 and shockingly outside the playoff picture despite entering the season as heavy division favorites.
The Lions’ Week 12 bounce-back was powered by Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs, both landing inside the top 12 fantasy scorers. If Detroit wants stability, the offense has to run through its playmakers again.
The Packers’ biggest storyline? Josh Jacobs’ availability. If he returns, Green Bay gets its offensive identity back. If he doesn’t, Jordan Love will need to shoulder the load.
A Lions loss puts their entire season at risk. A Packers loss blows up the NFC standings. This one’s loaded.
Chiefs @ Cowboys: Season on the Line
Players to Watch — Kansas City:
Patrick Mahomes, Kareem Hunt, Rashee Rice
Players to Watch — Dallas:
Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens
Plainly speaking, both teams enter Thanksgiving in survival mode.
The 6-5 Chiefs found a spark in Week 12, rallying from down 20-9 to win in overtime behind a vintage surge from Patrick Mahomes, a breakout from Rashee Rice, and a 100-yard day from Kareem Hunt.
The 5-5-1 Cowboys have the talent on offense, that’s for sure, but are still recovering from losing Micah Parsons. The addition of Quinnen Williams at the trade deadline has somewhat helped. They’re 2-0 since, but the margin for error is razor-thin.
This is a must-win for both sides. The loser spends December watching the standings instead of shaping them.
Bengals @ Ravens: Nightcap With Storylines Everywhere
Players to Watch — Cincinnati:
Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Chase Brown
Players to Watch — Baltimore:
Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers
The nightcap features the returning Joe Burrow, stepping back into action with the Bengals sitting at 3-8. Ini fact, he’d need to lead Cincinnati to six straight wins to make the playoffs. Absurd odds, one would say, but Burrow has made a career out of ignoring odds.
Baltimore, sitting at 6-5, has somehow clawed back from a disastrous start. Five straight wins behind elite defense and a heavy Derrick Henry workload have them surging. Even with Lamar Jackson going two straight games without a passing touchdown.
The Ravens want to keep climbing. The Bengals want one last spark. It’s the perfect Thanksgiving finale.
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NFL Thanksgiving 2025: FAQs
Q: What is the biggest storyline of the Thanksgiving slate?
Easy, three games with playoff implications on the line. Every matchup shapes the NFC or AFC Wild Card race.
Q: Which Thanksgiving game has the highest fantasy upside?
Packers vs. Lions. Both offenses can explode, and both defenses give up chunk plays.
Q: Is Joe Burrow actually a fantasy start after returning?
If he’s active, yes. Burrow is never a bench candidate when he’s healthy enough to play.
Q: Which players are must-watch for breakout potential?
Rashee Rice, Jameson Williams, Chase Brown, and Christian Watson all have huge volatility and huge ceilings.
