The Chicago Bears are currently in the top spot in the NFC North, but do they play on Thanksgiving?

While the Bears do not play on Sunday this week, they aren’t playing on Thanksgiving either. Instead, the team will be taking on the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday at Lincoln Financial Field, giving themselves a stern test as they take on the defending Super Bowl champions.

But what teams do play, and why should Bears fans be paying attention to the games? Here’s what you need to know.

Which NFL teams are playing on Thanksgiving?

The day starts off with a battle of NFC North rivals, as the Green Bay Packers visit the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.

Entering action Thursday, the Packers have a slim lead over Detroit, with a 7-3-1 record compared to the Lions’ 7-4 mark.

The two teams played

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