NFL officials stoked drama on Thursday as they granted a timeout for the Green Bay Packers despite the team appearing to commit a false start penalty beforehand.

The Thanksgiving nightcap will feature the return of Joe Burrow with the Cincinnati Bengals heading to Baltimore to face the Ravens in an AFC North showdown. The Bengals dealt with some Thanksgiving travel delays and didn't get into Baltimore until after midnight.

In the 2024-25 NFL season, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell took the phase "four-down territory" to a different level. The Lions converted 22 out of 33 fourth down attempts for first downs. That 66.7% rate on first down or bust plays helped the Lions secure the NFL's best record at 15-2.

Green Bay Packers edge-rusher Micah Parsons put himself in a company of one during Thursday's Thanksgiving Day game against the Detroit Lions.

Game summary of the Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions NFL game, final score 31-24, from November 27, 2025 on ESPN.

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The Green Bay Packers won’t have turkey on their plates on Thursday. What they will have is a golden opportunity when they face the Detroit Li