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Dallas Cowboys' chances of beating Lions just increased with an update the NFL world will hate to hear
On Saturday, the Lions announced Ragnow's activation to the 53-man roster isn't happening after he failed his physical. "The medical exam revealed a Grade 3 hamstring strain that will keep him from participating for the remainder of the regular season,
The Dallas Cowboys look to kick off December by continuing November's three-game winning streak in Week 14 against the Detroit Lions.
The Lions have the most wins, and the most losses, of any NFL team playing on Thanksgiving. They hold a 38-45-2 record, according to ESPN. They beat the Chicago Bears 23-20 on Turkey Day last year, marking the first time in eight years Detroit has won on the holiday.
Every Thanksgiving, the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys take to the NFL field. But have you ever wondered why that is?
In 1934, Detroit Lions owner George Richards decided a good way to market his team was to play on Thanksgiving. He also agreed to allow NBC's radio station network to broadcast that first game between the Lions and Chicago Bears. He had hit on something, per the Hall of Fame:
The Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions are as traditional on Thanksgiving Day as turkey on the table. Few things are more American than tucking into a massive plate of food before settling in to
“You just see it on both sides of the ball,” Schottenheimer said of Campbell’s influence. “His identity and finger prints are all over that football team. I love the aggressiveness he plays with.” Schottenheimer has an appreciation for that playing style — just as he did 20 years ago.
USA Today's NFL experts make their picks for a Week 13 showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs