The tradition as old as any other...Thanksgiving Day Feast & NFL Football. As sure as there is a turkey on the table, the Detroit Lions & Dallas Cowboys are on the TV. It's what families bond over before and after dinner, it's justification for starting to drink at noon on a Thursday, it's Football and we love it. This year is likely to be one of the more exciting as we have 3 division rivalry games , with 3 of the top 5 seeded NFC teams in action.
Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions (Detroit - 8.5 , O/U: 47.5):
Most years we sit and wonder why we have to suffer thru a Lions game, but not anymore. Detroit is 8-2 and in 1st place in the NFC North and the #2 seed in the NFC. The 2 headed monster at RB of Montgomery & Gibbs is motoring, Goff has struggled a bit lately but is damn good at home, and the defense seems to get better by the week. Jordan Love & the Packers are without Aaron Jones, even with him I don't think they are good enough to match Goff & Co. . Love has shown flashes this year, but today that won't be enough, give me the Lions to cover and the over 47.5.
Washington Commanders @ Dallas Cowboys (Dallas - 13.5, O/U: 47.5):
This one could be a close division matchup between teams who know each other well, or it can get ugly real early, we will have to tune in. Dallas is 7-3 and currently sits in the #5 seed in the NFC, 2nd in the East behind the Eagles. They are showing flashes that they could actually make a postseason run, but I will remain skeptical till I see them win in the playoffs. Washington is looking towards 2024 plain and simple...Ron Rivera is coaching out the stretch and will be gone on Black Monday, players are auditioning for roles in 2024 & beyond. But these division matchups can surprise you, means I am going to avoid the spread here and take the over 47.5 points in this one.
San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks (49ers - 7, O/U: 43.5):
Seattle is the #6 seed in the NFC, second in the division behind the Niners and is a 7 point dog at home? SF has looked much improved with the returns of Trent Williams & Deebo Samuel, and adding Chase Young makes any defense better. But even without Kenneth Walker (Charbonnet Time!!) if Geno Smith plays then you have to like the Seahawks getting points in this one.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving & enjoy the day with family & friends!!
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