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Detroit Lions fans react to Thanksgiving game vs. Chicago Bears
TL;DR
Detroit Lions will host the Chicago Bears for their 81st consecutive Thanksgiving Day game, marking the 21st matchup on this holiday. Fans are expressing excitement on social media ahead of the game.
Key points
- Lions host Bears for 81st consecutive Thanksgiving game
- 21st matchup between Lions and Bears on Thanksgiving
- Bears lead all-time series 11-9
- Lions defeated Bears in 2024 Thanksgiving game
- Fans express excitement on social media
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After news leaked on Wednesday afternoon that Detroit would host the Chicago Bears in the franchise's 86th all-time and 81st consecutive Thanksgiving Day game, Lions fans took to social media to express their anticipation and excitement to face Ben Johnson and the Bears during the annual Thanksgiving Day festivities. This will be the 21st time the two historic franchises have faced off on Thanksgiving, with the Bears holding an all-time 11-9 series advantage. However, Detroit defeated Chicago in 2024 when former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus' clock mismanagement at the end of the game sealed the Lions' victory.
Lions vs Bears on Turkey Day? Campbell vs. his ex-OC Johnson at Ford Field… this one hits different! 🦁🔥
— Dividend Trucking (@quiet8302) May 13, 2026 hope it ends like the last lions bears thanksgiving game 😈
— keefer (@saturnkeef) May 13, 2026 BREAKING: The Lions will host the Bears on Thanksgiving.
— Honolulu Blues (@HonoluluBlues\_) May 13, 2026 The Lions are set to host the Bears for Thanksgiving this year, per @Schultz\_Reportpic.twitter.com/gFGbuuPBmm
— Barstool Detroit (@BSMotorCity) May 13, 2026 Bears at lions on Thanksgiving. Last time they played on Thanksgiving was the infamous terrible clock management by Matt Eberflus AND Caleb Williams;)
— Matt Randazzo (@MattRandazzo) May 13, 2026 Bears vs. Lions for Thanksgiving this year 🔥
Q&A
What is the history of the Lions vs Bears Thanksgiving Day games?
The Lions and Bears have faced each other 21 times on Thanksgiving, with the Bears leading the series 11-9.
When was the last time the Lions defeated the Bears on Thanksgiving?
The Lions last defeated the Bears on Thanksgiving in 2024, thanks to a critical clock mismanagement by former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus.
What are fans saying about the upcoming Lions vs Bears Thanksgiving game?
Fans are expressing anticipation and excitement on social media, referencing past games and the significance of the matchup.
