Thanksgiving Day NFL games: What to know before Bears vs. Lions, Dolphins vs. Packers, Giants vs. Cowboys

This year’s NFL Thanksgiving slate may not make you as sleepy as all that turkey you’re going to eat, but it’s definitely lost some luster since before the season.

This year’s NFL Thanksgiving slate may not make you as sleepy as all that turkey you’re going to eat, but it’s definitely lost some luster since before the season.

Between losing streaks and backup quarterbacks, it may seem like there’s not a ton to be excited about during Thursday’s three-game set. In the spirit of the season, though, let's choose to be thankful for the football marathon that awaits.

Here’s what to watch for in each game Thursday.

These aren’t your average 4-7 Bears. Yes, Chicago has a losing record, but five of its seven losses have come in one-possession games. In the last two weeks, the Bears have been defeated by a combined 4 points — and that doesn’t include the game they lost on a tip-drill Hail Mary.

Certainly keep an eye on rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, who seems to be playing with a little more zest since the team fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. In a loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 12, Williams threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns. Can he continue his recent hot streak?

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