Dallas Cowboys’ 2024 Thanksgiving Opponent Revealed

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By John Galletley | Last updated 5/15/24

The Dallas Cowboys are a staple for the NFL on Thanksgiving. Dallas has played on Thanksgiving since 1966, and with the exception of 1975 and 1977, has played on the holiday every year since.

So, it is always assumed that the Cowboys will have home games on Thanksgiving. The question is always who their opponent will be on the holiday. Well, a recent report has revealed the 2024 opponent.

Dallas Cowboys Set to Play New York Giants on Thanksgiving

According to Paul Schwartz of the New York Post, the Dallas Cowboys are expected to play the New York Giants on Thanksgiving. It will likely be the second of three games played on that day.

If you are thinking that this is a familiar Thanksgiving matchup, you would be correct. That is because these two teams played on Thanksgiving just two years ago. In that game, the Cowboys came out on top, defeating the Giants 28-20. After this result plus two blowout losses last season to the Cowboys, the Giants will look to get their revenge this season.

Second Confirmed Dallas Cowboys Game

This is the second game on the 2024 schedule to be confirmed for the Dallas Cowboys. Earlier this week, it was revealed that the Cowboys are going to start their 2024 NFL season on the road against the Cleveland Browns.

That game will also be notable from a broadcasting perspective. Why is this? FOX is going to have the sole national game in the 4:25 p.m. EST slot for Week 1. On top of this, new FOX NFL commentator Tom Brady will make his broadcasting debut during this game.

Detroit Lions’ Thanksgiving Opponent?

At the time of writing, it is unknown who the Detroit Lions are going to play in their Thanksgiving game . Since they played the Green Bay Packers last season, it is unlikely the Lions will play them again. So, who will the Lions play?

If you take out the Packers, there are eight possibilities. The eight teams include the following:

You can argue that one of the most distinct possibilities on this list is the Chicago Bears. Rookie QB Caleb Williams is receiving a decent amount of hype leading up to the start of the 2024 NFL season. A Thanksgiving game could give fans a chance to see Williams on the national stage. The good news is that the NFL will release their full schedule shortly after this article is published at 8 p.m. EST tonight.

This article first appeared on Gridiron Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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