Why do Detroit and Dallas continue to host Thanksgiving Day games?
APAaron Rodgers and the Packers travel to Detroit for the Lions’ annual Thanksgiving contest. I only answer I’ve heard is that they’ve always hosted the games and should continue to do so. The late Lamar Hunt would argue at league meetings to rotate the hosting of the games, but Hunt’s pleas were met with indifference. It sure seems like the Packers play in Detroit on Thanksgiving a lopsided amount. Two years ago this week, I was in Detroit for Thanksgiving for my third Turkey Day game in nine years with the Packers (2001, 2003, 2007). And, of course, the Pack travels to Detroit to play the Lions once again on Thanksgiving. Perhaps the attractive draw of the Packers is an easy way to have fans tune in to watch the Lions with no other NFL option. The National Football Post wishes a Happy Thanksgiving to its readers and their families. Join me for a chat today at 3:30 p.m. when I’ll answer questions about concussions and any other topics. See you then.
