DETROIT, Michigan — The Detroit Lions take the NFL’s best record into their annual Thanksgiving game, hosting their NFC North rival Chicago Bears today at Ford Field. The game kicks off at 12:30 p.m. Eastern on CBS and Paramount Plus.
Several streaming services will broadcast the Nov. 28 game live and you can watch on Fubo (free trial and $30 off your first month), DirecTV Stream (free trial) or Paramount+ (free trial).
The first-place Lions (10-1) are on a nine-game winning streak but haven’t won on Thanksgiving since 2016. Led by rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, the Bears (4-7) are better than their last-place record indicates. So, grab a turkey leg, pull up a chair and watch some football as the Pilgrims (probably) intended.
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LIONS – BEARS Matchup Preview
Detroit head coach Dan Campbell has his team dominating on both sides of the ball. The Lions’ three-headed monster — quarterback Jared Goff, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and running back Jahmyr Gibbs — lead the way on offense, which is ranked No. 1 in scoring and No. 2 in yards.
On defense, the Lions haven’t missed a beat after pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson and linebacker Alex Anzalone to injuries in recent weeks. The unit hasn’t given up a touchdown in 10 straight quarters and hasn’t allowed more than one touchdown pass in any game this season.
The Bears, meanwhile, started off strong, going 4-2 before losing five in a row, though three of those losses came down to the final play. Williams, the No. 1 pick in draft out of USC, is coming off his best game as a pro, throwing for 340 yards and two touchdowns to rally the team from a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter and force overtime against the Vikings. He’ll need more help from the Chicago defense, which gave up a whopping 452 of total offense to Minnesota. The performance was a bit of anomaly as the team surrenders only 19.7 points a game, eighth best in the league.
LIONS – BEARS Last Game Recap
The Lions have been playing on Thanksgiving since 1934, going 37-45-2. The Bears, however, have a three-game winning streak against them on Turkey Day. Still, the Lions are 10.5-point favorites to win.
Lions: Beat Colts, 24-6, for their sixth straight win on the road. Their 10-1 record is their best start since 1934 and is tied with the Chiefs for best in the league this season.
Bears: Lost to Vikings, 30-27, at home in overtime. Williams has thrown for 571 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in two games under new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown.
LIONS – BEARS Players to Watch
Lions kicker Jake Bates has made all 16 of his field goal attempts this season.
Lions: QB Jared Goff (20 TD, 109.9 passer rating), WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (71 recs., 9 TD), RB Jahmyr Gibbs (886 rush. yards, 5.8 avg)
Bears: QB Caleb Williams (11 TD, 84.9 passer rating), DE Montez Sweat (4.5 sacks), WR DJ Moore (106 rec. yards, TD vs. MIN)
How to Watch LIONS – BEARS
- Who: Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions
- When: Thursday, November 28, 2024
- Time: 12:30 p.m. Eastern
- Where: Ford Field | Detroit, MI
- Channel: CBS and Paramount+
- Best streaming options: Fubo (free trial and $30 off your first month), DirecTV Stream (free trial) or Paramount+ (free trial).
Channel finder if you have cable
You can access the channel by using the channel finders online: Verizon Fios, AT&T U-verse, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, DIRECTV and Dish.
About FuboTV
Fubo (free trial and $30 off your first month) has three main packages: Pro costs $79.99/month; Elite is $89.99; Premier is priced at $99.99. Cancel before the free trial ends to avoid being charged. Fubo includes access to more than 185 sports, entertainment and news channels. You can record games, TV shows, movies and more.
About DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream, which also gives customers a free trial, offers four packages if you continue with the service after your trial ends: Entertainment for $69.99; Choice for $84.99; Ultimate for $109.99; and premier for $159.99. Choice offers the most channels for sports enthusiasts.
About Paramount+
Paramount+ lets you watch NFL games on CBS for free and it offers a free trial for new subscribers. After the free trial is up, the streaming service offers the essential package for $5.99 a month and the premium package for $11.99 a month. In addition to CBS it also features programming from BET, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, MTV and more.
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Information from the AP was included in this report and AI might have been used to assist with this story.