During the 1989 Thanksgiving matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys, Madden declared that the MVP of the game should receive a huge turkey leg as an award. The Eagles went on to shut out the Cowboys 27-0 and Hall of Fame defensive end Reggie White received the first-ever Turkey Leg Award.

This week, there is some added excitement with the highly anticipated season debuts of star linebacker DeMarvion Overshown and third-round NFL draft pick Shavon Revel, along with the team debuts for defensive lineman Quinnen Williams and linebacker Logan Wilson.

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones joined Shan, RJ, and Bobby to reflect on the thrilling comeback win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

By the time the NFL was established in 1920, football had already become synonymous with Thanksgiving. Several teams then played on the holiday throughout the early years of the league. But it wasn't until the Detroit Lions played their first annual home game on Thanksgiving in 1934 that NFL football on the holiday became a tradition.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff gave his honest opinion about playing NFL games on Thanksgiving, ahead of a huge matchup.

Ahead of the Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Jerry Jones, Charlotte Jones and Merle Heatwole talk all things Cowboys and the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Kickoff.

Thanksgiving Day football is a tradition unlike any other and more moments are expected to be made in 2025 with a three-game slate of action.