Lions 27, Packers 20 --- DET -6 This is my own Thanksgiving tradition, picking the Lions to win no matter who they play. They haven't won on Turkey Day since 2003. However the last team they beat was the Packers, so maybe they can finally end that streak. The Lions have lost two in a row though, including a loss to the Buccaneers at home last week. Luckily they don't have to play Aaron Rodgers today and the Packers have not won a game in four weeks. The Lions need to win if they want to win the NFC North, which is completely up for grabs. I think the Packers are the best team but only when Rodgers is playing QB. So the Lions need to create space in the division considering Rodgers is coming back soon. With all that being said, the Lions should finally get it done today. Turkey and stuffing for everybody in the Motor City!
Cowboys 30, Raiders 21 --- OAK +9.5 The Cowboys have been much better on Thanksgiving than the Lions, winning five of their past seven including a 24-7 win over the Raiders in 2009. This makes me wonder, why are the Raiders getting another chance to play on Thanksgiving? I get that they are a pretty historic franchise but they haven't been good for a decade and since when is Raiders Cowboys a rivalry? Anyways, The Cowboys had a big win last week over the Giants. People need to start giving Tony Romo some credit. He lead the Cowboys right down the field in the fourth quarter to beat the G-Men on the road. The Boys shouldn't have a huge problem taking care of the Raiders at home today but 9.5 is a big spread.
P.S. I love the Cowboys Thanksgiving uniforms. The white helmets with the blue star are awesome.
Steelers 17, Ravens 14 --- PIT +3 The Steelers haven't played on Thanksgiving since 1998 when they lost to the Lions in overtime. I still remember that game because Jerome Bettis called Tails for the coin flip and even though it landed Tails the referee, Phil Luckett, gave the Lions the ball. Here is a video about it. Bogus. 15 years later and it's still ridiculous.
The Steelers finally get another shot on Thanksgiving, this time in Baltimore. They beat the Ravens in week seven 19-16 and Big Ben is now 7-1 when he goes head-to-head against Joe Flacco. The loser of this game will most likely not make the playoffs. I know seven losses in the AFC doesn't eliminate you but the Ravens still have games against the Vikings, Lions, Patriots, and Bengals. While the Steelers play the Dolphins, Bengals, Packers, and Browns. I really doubt either team runs the table so a loss tonight would be devastating.
I'm taking the Steelers in this one because I truly believe Big Ben is the better quarterback and Joe Flacco just doesn't have what it takes to beat him. If Ray Rice runs wild, then you can throw that statement away but Ravens/Steelers games are always close and decided by one or two key plays. Whoever makes fewer mistakes will most likely get the win.
Happy Thanksgiving to everybody who reads. I really appreciate it.
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