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5 Things You Need To Know For NFL Thanksgiving 2014

5 Things To Know For the 2014 Batch of NFL Thanksgiving Games

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The NFL and Thanksgiving go together like mashed potatoes and gravy. You just can't have one without the other. Keeping up with modern day tradition, the NFL will run three games on Thanksgiving 2014. All three happen to be really good matchups with postseason implications.

Let's take a look at five things you need to know for the action on Turkey Day:

5. The Philadelphia Eagles Have Never Lost On Thanksgiving

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5. The Philadelphia Eagles Have Never Lost On Thanksgiving

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Believe it or not, the Eagles have never lost a Thanksgiving day game. However, they haven't played in a Thanksgiving game since 2008, and they've only played in five all time. Regardless, their 2014 Thanksgiving showdown with the Cowboys is absolutely huge.

4. Detroit Lions Are Seeking Their First Consecutive Wins Since Late 90s, 2000

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4. Detroit Lions Are Seeking Their First Consecutive Wins Since Late 90s, 2000

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The Lions lost nine straight Thanksgiving games before finally breaking through with a win in 2013. Prior to that, Detroit won in 2003, but not in consecutive years since 1997-2000. If the Lions can get a W against the Bears, they'll stay right in the mix for the NFC North title and all but eliminate Chicago along the way.

3. Chicago Bears' Season Is On the Line...Again

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3. Chicago Bears' Season Is On the Line...Again

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It's been a very bumpy road for the Bears in 2014. Chicago has rallied a bit with two straight wins, but hasn't exactly looked good doing it. To have any chance at making the postseason, the Bears will have to take down the Lions and basically continue their winning streak the rest of the season.

2. Seahawks vs. 49ers Will Steal the Show

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2. Seahawks vs. 49ers Will Steal the Show

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Arguably, Seahawks vs. 49ers is the best rivalry in the NFL today. With both teams coming into this Thanksgiving showdown at 7-4 and with second place in the NFC West on the line, you can bet that this contest will live up to the hype and then some.

1. Tony Romo Is Great on Thanksgiving

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1. Tony Romo Is Great on Thanksgiving

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Putting his not-so-great late game reputation aside, Tony Romo is actually really good on Thanksgiving. He's 6-1 in his career, with 18 touchdowns and only 6 interceptions. His average QB rating? An astounding 107.27. Can he keep up this trend against the Eagles and put the Cowboys in first place?

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