The first NFL Thanksgiving Day sport was in 1934 between the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears on the University of Detroit Stadium. It was a sellout crowd with 26,000 followers attending, and a practice was born. The Lions have performed on Thanksgiving ever since, apart from 1939-1944 throughout WWII. The Dallas Cowboys had been the second NFL crew to play yearly on Thanksgiving, manner again in 1964. The Jacksonville Jaguars are the one NFL crew to by no means play on Thanksgiving. The Ravens, Texans and Panthers have by no means misplaced on Thanksgiving, whereas the Browns, Bengals and Buccaneers have by no means gained. The Lions have a shedding document on the day (37-42-2), however the Cowboys are 31-23. The most well-known play on Thanksgiving in fact was the Patriots-Jets sport that includes the Butt Fumble in 2012. Sorry to remind you, Jets followers. As we take a look at our Giddy Ups! and Whoa Downs! for Week 12, make sure that to verify the NFL damage reviews earlier than submitting your lineups.
GIDDY UP!
Josh Allen, QB — Allen performed timidly in opposition to Cleveland final week, his worst Fantasy outing (14 factors) in three seasons. Has he misplaced his mojo after a slew of red-zone interceptions value Buffalo two wins? No manner. On Thanksgiving in opposition to the surging Lions, Josh will throw deep and with confidence.
Jacoby Brissett, QB — This will probably be Brissett’s final outing earlier than the re-instated Deshaun Watson takes over at QB. Brissett acquitted himself effectively all 12 months, together with final week in opposition to the Bills (324 yards, 3 TDs). I believe he’ll exit on a excessive be aware at house in opposition to the Buccaneers.
Dameon Pierce, RB — Pierce’s eight carries for 10 yards had been an enormous disappointment final sport in opposition to the Commanders however preserve the religion. It was his first poor outing because the starter for Houston. Miami provides up 13 Fantasy factors to RBs per outing, which is barely lower than Pierce’s 14.6 per sport common.
Damien Harris, RB — Harris has develop into the “thunder” to Rhamondre Stevenson’s “lightning.” Both ought to fare effectively in opposition to the Vikes on Turkey Day, who simply gave up a mixed 58 factors to RBs Zeke Elliott and Tony Pollard.
Terry McLaurin, WR — Terry remains to be scary. WRs have torched Atlanta all 12 months. Throw out the Falcon’s final two video games in opposition to low go quantity QBs Justin Fields and P.J. Walker. In the 5 video games prior, Atlanta gave up a large 1,660 yards.
Tyler Lockett, WR — Lockett has scored three video games in a row and stands a surprising twelfth in Fantasy factors for wideouts. But his beginning share in Fantasy leagues is an much more surprising 60%. Get him off your bench and into your lineup.
Dawson Knox, TE — Josh Allen went from “Buffalo Bomber” to “Checkdown Charlie” final outing. He threw beneath to Knox seven occasions. Knox caught all seven.
WHOA DOWN!
Russell Wilson, QB — Are you as uninterested in Wilson as I’m? He was my favourite Giddy Up! from final week, however he stunk up the joint with 10 Fantasy factors. He can’t be trusted even in opposition to the lowly Panthers.
Andy Dalton, QB — You could also be tempted by Dalton’s three TDs in opposition to the lowly Rams however beware that seven QBs have thrown for one or no TDs vs the 49ers this season. Only Patrick Mahomes had success in opposition to them. Dalton is not any Mahomes.
D’Andre Swift, RB — Swift is as proficient as any participant within the NFL. The Lions say he’s wholesome. But he solely will get 13% of the RB touches, averaging seven per sport. Something’s rotten in Detroit.
Samaje Perine, RB — Chase the factors should you like, however Perine averaged 2.7 yards per tote in opposition to the Steelers. The Titans have the most effective protection within the NFL. Don’t get carried away.
Mike Williams, WR — I’ve a rule to not begin a participant getting back from a hamstring damage till he makes it by way of his subsequent sport unscathed. Add a excessive ankle sprain to that rule. Williams made a stunning 15-yard catch final week however re-injured his ankle and left the sector for good within the first quarter.
Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, WR — You’re beginning them each. Just don’t anticipate the same old excessive Fantasy factors. Teams don’t must throw in opposition to the awful Houston protection. The Fins will run all day lengthy and defend QB Tua Tagovailoa from any pointless threat.
Cole Kmet, TE — Bet on Kmet in opposition to a Jet and also you’ll be upset with what you get.
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