The 5 Best NFL Thanksgiving Football Games of All Time

Nov. 23, 2023, 8:30 p.m. Sports

Thanksgiving is one of the best days of the year for NFL fans. Not only is there a full slate of games, but some of the best games in NFL history have taken place on Thanksgiving. Here are the five best NFL Thanksgiving games of all time.

1. The 1958 NFL Championship Game- The "Greatest Game Ever Played" is also one of the best Thanksgiving games ever. This game featured the Baltimore Colts and the New York Giants, two of the best teams in the NFL at the time. The game went into overtime, and the Colts won on a last-second field goal by Jim O'Brien.

2. The 1971 Thanksgiving Day Classic- This was a game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Miami Dolphins, two teams that were on the rise in the early 1970s. The Cowboys won 24-3, thanks in part to a touchdown catch by Drew Pearson.

3. The 1982 NFC Championship Game- This game featured the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers, two of the best teams in the NFL in the 1980s. The Cowboys won 28-27 on a last-second touchdown catch by Drew Pearson.

4. The 1985 Thanksgiving Day Classic- This was a game between the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets, two teams that were in the hunt for a playoff spot. The Dolphins won 16-14 on a last-second field goal by Fuad Reveiz.

5. The 2006 Thanksgiving Day Classic- This was a game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Detroit Lions, two teams that were struggling at the time. The Lions won 31-30 on a last-second field goal by Jason Hanson.

These are five of the best NFL Thanksgiving games of all time. Each one features two great teams and a thrilling finish. If you're looking for a great game to watch on Thanksgiving, these are the ones you should check out.