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NFL world reacts to Bears playing the Lions on Thanksgiving
TL;DR
The Chicago Bears will face the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving 2026, marking their sixth holiday matchup since 2014. The Bears aim to break a four-game losing streak against the Lions, who are currently favored in the NFC North.
Key points
- Bears will play Lions on Thanksgiving 2026
- This is their sixth Thanksgiving meeting since 2014
- Bears aim to end a four-game losing streak against Lions
- Ben Johnson is the Bears' head coach
- Previous Thanksgiving game resulted in Bears' loss
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The Chicago Bears appear to be heading back to Detroit to spend Thanksgiving. Just one day before the entire 2026 NFL schedule is released, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports that the Bears and Lions will meet this year on Thanksgiving. This will be sixth meeting between both teams on the holiday since 2014, with the Bears holding a 3-2 record. It was expected the Bears would see plenty of prime time and standalone games following their 11-6 season that saw them capture the NFC North, and that already seems to be the case. Chicago is looking to snap a four-game losing streak against the Lions, one of which took place two years ago on Thanksgiving that directly resulted in the firing of head coach Matt Eberflus. Training 23-20 late, Bears had a chance to tie or win the game while driving but squandered the opportunity by letting the clock run out for all to see despite having a timeout to use. For the Bears and their fans, hopefully this game turns out better than that one as head coach Ben Johnson attempts to get his first victory against his former team. Here is how fans reacted to the news.
NFL world reacts to Bears playing the Lions on Thanksgiving
Do we still have our timeout from last Thanksgiving? pic.twitter.com/OeaGUSjVfl
β ThienemanSZN (@ThienemanSZN) May 13, 2026 I'm sure Ben will be able to manage Thanksgiving timeouts better.
β Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) May 13, 2026 Canβt wait. Hopefully i wonβt be so anxious i donβt eat!!
- cream
β Cream sleeve (@creamsleeve) May 13, 2026 Bears-Lions on Thanksgiving is perfect.
Detroit is the NFC North favorite, but Chicago gets a national-stage chance to prove this division isnβt being handed back. Love it. #DaBears
Q&A
What is the history of Bears vs Lions games on Thanksgiving?
The Bears and Lions have met six times on Thanksgiving since 2014, with the Bears holding a 3-2 record.
Why is the upcoming Bears vs Lions game significant?
This game is crucial for the Bears as they seek to end a four-game losing streak against the Lions, including a loss in the previous Thanksgiving matchup.
Who is the head coach of the Bears for the Thanksgiving game?
Ben Johnson is the head coach of the Bears, and this game will be his first chance to secure a victory against his former team, the Lions.
What was the outcome of the last Bears vs Lions Thanksgiving game?
In the last Thanksgiving game, the Bears lost to the Lions 23-20, which contributed to the firing of head coach Matt Eberflus.
