Thanksgiving is always a special holiday for Detroit Lions fans. Our team perenially playing the early afternoon game slot is a wonderful tradition, even if the on-field product hasn’t always been appetizing.

The Lions’ last Thanksgiving win came in thrilling fashion. It was a defensive battle, as Detroit scored its only touchdown in the first quarter. Minnesota led 13-10 midway through the fourth, but Stafford led a drive to tie the game with a Prater field goal with 1:45 remaining.