On Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024, the Detroit Lions treated the holiday dessert‑style with a hard‑earned 23‑20 victory over the Chicago Bears. It was Detroit’s first Thanksgiving win in eight years.
The Lions roared early, building a 16‑0 halftime lead behind strong rushing from Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.
Chicago surged in the second half, cutting the lead to three with just over five minutes remaining. But a combination of staunch Detroit defense and disastrous clock management by the Bears sealed the win. Chicago let nearly 30 seconds run off with a timeout in hand.
In short: a festive triumph for Detroit—on Turkey Day they stuffed their rivals and claimed the holiday spotlight.