The Lions and Cowboys have become as much a part of Thanksgiving as turkeys and Pilgrims.

The two NFL franchises have been holiday mainstays for decades. Along with a Detroit appetizer and Dallas main course, the league has an annual primetime matchup for dessert on its Thanksgiving menu.

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While the holiday is a cause for celebration, the Lions and Cowboys don’t always get to walk off the field happy. The games count, after all, so the visiting team comes to town looking to rain on the parade.

Just how good have the Lions and Cowboys been on Thanksgiving? And does being the home team on the holiday make a difference?

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