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When Turkeys Fly: Lions Keep the Feast, Bears Get the Roast!

Thanksgiving turned spicy as the Lions clinched their 10th win in a nail-biter against the Bears! 🦁🏈 #ThanksgivingThriller

Thanksgiving in the NFL served up some prime drama, as the Detroit Lions defeated the Chicago Bears 23-20 in a thrilling game that kept fans on the edge of their seats! Holding their breath until the final whistle, the Lions not only celebrated the holiday with turkey and stuffing but also a crisp snap to their seven-game losing streak, putting a sweet cherry on top of their monumental 10-game winning spree. On the flipside, the Bears, still reeling from their sixth consecutive loss, made it a real rollercoaster day, as their hopes for a comeback crashed just short of the finish line.

Jared Goff delivered a performance that left fans drooling, throwing two touchdown passes to his favorite target, rookie sensation Sam LaPorta. The connection between the quarterback and tight end showcased a thrilling aspect of the Lions’ offense, much to the delight of home fans. Yet, it was the Chicago Bears’ inability to execute in the waning moments that provided the cherry on this Thanksgiving pie; with poor clock management adding an extra layer of agony to this bitter rivalry. Head coach Matt Eberflus tried to make sense of the chaos, defending his decision not to call a timeout during a critical final play, which had Bears fans scratching their heads.

Despite the intense atmosphere, the star of the second half was undoubtedly rookie quarterback Caleb Williams for the Bears, who threw three touchdown passes after halftime. It was a gutsy performance that had fans believing a miracle was possible at Ford Field. However, the Bears’ comeback attempt ultimately fell just short as the first half saw them trailing 16-0, an insurmountable deficit for a team bogged down with mistakes and missed opportunities.

As the Lions continue their triumphant march toward potential playoff glory, they not only boosted their season record but also reignited hope within their loyal fanbase. Thanksgiving may leave some with leftovers, but for Lions fans, this victory is among the richest plates they could ask for. Historically, the Detroit Lions have faced the Chicago Bears 183 times in the NFL, with the Lions winning roughly 40% of those clashes. Meanwhile, the Bears, originally founded in 1919, hold the record for the most NFL championships won by a team, bringing an added layer of competitive history to every Thanksgiving encounter.