The day is about family, food, and of course, football. Watching the NFL games on Thanksgiving Day (and night) is a big part of many household get-togethers, making the annual tradition even more fun no matter which team you root for.

Three NFL games will be played on Thursday, beginning with the Bears at the Lions at 10:30 a.m. They are followed by an NFC East battle between the Giants and the Cowboys at 2:30 p.m. Then the Dolphins will take on the Packers in the evening’s game at 6:20 p.m.

NFL games on Thanksgiving have become as much of a tradition as turkey and mashed potatoes. Here are 5 of the most memorable holiday moments.

Thanksgiving and NFL football, it's about as American as you can get. Football and Thanksgiving have gone hand-in-hand for about a century now, as the Detroit Lions' tradition of playing on this special Thursday started in 1934,

The NFL will once again roll out three Thanksgiving games this year, including two of the traditional Thanksgiving teams. The NFL’s Thanksgiving schedule kicks off at 12:30 p.m. with the Chicago Bears facing the Detroit Lions.

Thanksgiving Day features three marquee NFL games featuring the Lions, Cowboys, and Packers, plus a primetime college showdown as Memphis takes on Tulane.

Livestream an epic Thanksgiving of NFL action with Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions, New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins at Green Bay Packers.