Detroit Lions running backs Jahmyr Gibbs, left, and David Montgomery record a video to celebrate the 24-6 win over the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.

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Thanksgiving Test: Will the ‘10-1’ Lions Break Their Holiday Hex Against the Bears? NFL Thanksgiving 2024 Lions vs. Packers Game

The Lions have lost the last 7 games on Thanksgiving!

The 10-1 Detroit Lions are arguably the best team in the NFL right now. The NFC North leaders are on an absolute rampage riding a 9-game win streak. They are 6-0 on the road and 4-1 at home. The Thanksgiving festivities tonight will begin with the NFC North game between the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears (4-7).

Despite being a powerhouse on the field, history is not on the side of the Detroit Lions for this game. They are in sublime form, despite losing Aidan Hutchinson to a leg fracture. Jared Goff has been leading from the front, Sonic and Knuckles (the Gibbs-Montgomery Duo) are looking unstoppable, and Amon-Ra St. Brown being available for the home game, Lions will be feeling confident.

But what is the ‘Holiday Hex’ for the Detroit Lions? And why would the ‘10-1’ Lions against the Bears be causing concern amongst the fans? It’s time to take a deep dive in history!

The Lions have lost the last 7 games on Thanksgiving!

This might come as a surprise to many, given the dominance Dan Campbell and co. have established this season. But the Detroit Lions have lost every single Thanksgiving game in the last 7 years! Starting from 2017 till 2023, the Detroit Lions are 0-7 on Thanksgiving Day.

And guess who they have lost the most to in these 7 games? THE CHICAGO BEARS! They have lost to Chicago thrice (2018, 2019 and 2021) in the last 7 years on Thanksgiving. But that can be considered a thing of the past.

People ‘had’ to watch a Detroit Lions game on Thanksgiving. And now, they ‘want’ to! The Lions have come a long way, thanks to the excellent leadership of head coach Dan Campbell and GM Brad Holmes. But they still won’t take the Bears lightly because there is one more ‘holiday hex’ related to this game.

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The Lions lost to Bears on Thanksgiving the last time they were 10-1

This dates back to Thursday, November 29, 1934. The last time the Lions were 10-1 was in 1934. In their 12th game of the season, they lost the Chicago Bears 19-16, on Thanksgiving!

Call it a holiday hex or a thing of the past, the Lions fans would love to see their side triumph over the Bears who seem to be spoiling the party for them on Thanksgiving.

Bears-Lions Rivalry: How many times have the Lions beaten the Bears?

The Detroit Lions trail in the rivalry against the Chicago Bears by 78-105-5. In the last 5 meetings, the Lions hold a 3-2 edge against their NFC North Rivals.

The Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions are fierce NFC rivals. Being in the same division, they play each other twice every regular season. Dating back to 1930, it is one of the oldest rivalries in the league.

Also Read: 2024 NFL Thanksgiving Day Injury Report

Lions vs. Bears 2024 Predictions and Betting Odds

The Lions are -440 favorites on the moneyline according to DraftKings Sportsbook against Caleb Williams’ Bears, who are +340 underdogs. The Detroit Lions are a 9.5-point favorite with -110 odds on the spread, needing a double-digit victory to cover.

Lions vs. Bears Thanksgiving Game Location: The Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan.

Lions vs. Bears Game Kick-Off Time: 12:30 p.m. ET, Thursday, 28th November, 2024.

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