2024 NFL Season, Week 13: Eight Things to Watch For During Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday Games
The 2024 NFL season is nearing its end, and Week 13 features a trio of exciting Thanksgiving Day games and a Black Friday clash that could have major playoff implications. Here are eight things to watch for during the holiday weekend:
1. Can the Lions Keep Their Playoff Hopes Alive?
The Detroit Lions (7-4) have surprised many this season, and they’ll have a chance to make a statement on Thanksgiving Day when they host the Green Bay Packers (8-3). The Lions have won three straight games, while the Packers have lost two of their last three. A win for Detroit would keep them in the thick of the NFC playoff race, while a loss would all but eliminate their chances.
2. Will the Cowboys Extend Their Winning Streak?
The Dallas Cowboys (9-2) have won five straight games, and they’ll look to make it six when they host the New Orleans Saints (5-6) on Thanksgiving Day. The Saints have lost three straight games, and they’ll need to find a way to slow down the Cowboys’ high-powered offense if they want to pull off an upset.
3. Can the Bills Bounce Back from a Tough Loss?
The Buffalo Bills (9-2) suffered their first loss of the season last week to the Minnesota Vikings. They’ll look to bounce back on Thanksgiving Day when they host the New England Patriots (6-5). The Patriots have won two straight games, and they’ll be looking to make a statement against their division rivals.
4. Will the Vikings Continue Their Surge?
The Minnesota Vikings (8-3) have won four straight games, and they’ll look to keep their momentum going on Black Friday when they host the San Francisco 49ers (7-4). The 49ers have lost two straight games, and they’ll need to find a way to stop the Vikings’ high-scoring offense if they want to get back on track.
5. Can the Chiefs Stay Unbeaten?
The Kansas City Chiefs (10-1) are the only undefeated team remaining in the NFL, and they’ll look to keep their perfect record intact on Black Friday when they host the Denver Broncos (3-8). The Broncos have lost four straight games, and they’ll need to find a way to slow down the Chiefs’ explosive offense if they want to have any chance of pulling off an upset.
6. Will the Rams Get Back on Track?
The Los Angeles Rams (5-6) have lost three straight games, and they’ll look to get back on track on Black Friday when they host the Seattle Seahawks (6-5). The Seahawks have won three straight games, and they’ll be looking to make a statement against their division rivals.
7. Can the Eagles Clinch the NFC East?
The Philadelphia Eagles (9-2) can clinch the NFC East with a win over the Indianapolis Colts (4-7) on Black Friday. The Colts have lost four straight games, and they’ll need to find a way to slow down the Eagles’ high-powered offense if they want to have any chance of pulling off an upset.
8. Will the Cardinals Keep Their Playoff Hopes Alive?
The Arizona Cardinals (4-7) have lost four straight games, and they’ll need to find a way to turn things around quickly if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive. They’ll have a chance to do so on Black Friday when they host the Las Vegas Raiders (5-6). The Raiders have won two straight games, and they’ll be looking to make a statement against their division rivals.