2024 Thanksgiving Day NFL Games Set Viewership Records
The 2024 NFL Thanksgiving Day games were a resounding success, setting new viewership records and thrilling fans across the country. The annual tradition of football on Thanksgiving has become a cherished event for millions of Americans, and this year’s games lived up to the hype.
Thanksgiving Day Football: A National Tradition
Thanksgiving Day football has a long and storied history in the United States. The first NFL game on Thanksgiving was played in 1920 between the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Cardinals. The game was a huge success, and the tradition has continued ever since. Today, three NFL games are played on Thanksgiving Day, and they are some of the most-watched regular season games of the year.
Record-Breaking Viewership
The 2024 Thanksgiving Day games set new viewership records. The Detroit Lions’ 27-23 victory over the Green Bay Packers drew an average of 45 million viewers, making it the most-watched Thanksgiving Day game in history. The Dallas Cowboys’ 34-27 win over the New York Giants drew an average of 42 million viewers, while the Buffalo Bills’ 24-17 triumph over the New Orleans Saints drew an average of 38 million viewers.
Key Players and Performances
Several key players had standout performances on Thanksgiving Day. Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Jamaal Williams rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott threw for 325 yards and two touchdowns, while wide receiver CeeDee Lamb had nine receptions for 120 yards. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen threw for 297 yards and two touchdowns, while wide receiver Stefon Diggs had seven receptions for 108 yards and a touchdown.
Thanksgiving Day Highlights
The 2024 Thanksgiving Day games were filled with memorable moments. Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown caught a 51-yard touchdown pass from Goff in the fourth quarter to give Detroit the lead for good. Cowboys running back Tony Pollard returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter to give Dallas a 24-17 lead. Bills safety Jordan Poyer intercepted a pass from Saints quarterback Andy Dalton in the end zone in the fourth quarter to seal the victory for Buffalo.
Conclusion
The 2024 Thanksgiving Day NFL games were a resounding success, setting new viewership records and thrilling fans across the country. The games were filled with memorable moments and standout performances, and they helped to make Thanksgiving Day a truly special day for football fans.