As Thanksgiving unfolds, NFL enthusiasts can rejoice in the cherished tradition of feasting and football. Among the highly anticipated matchups, the clash between Seahawks vs San Francisco takes center stage, with both teams vying for a coveted spot in the Western Conference.
The San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks will cap off a Week 12 odds Thanksgiving three-pack Thursday night as the 49ers enter the divisional game.
Why is football associated with thanksgiving?
American football, a variation of rugby, emerged in the late 19th century initially played by students. The NFL was founded in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, and in that year, the first Thanksgiving game took place between the Canton Bulldogs and Akron Pros.
Five years later, another matchup occurred on this day, featuring the Chicago Bears against the Chicago Cardinals, drawing a crowd of 36 thousand spectators. The success led the NFL to broadcast its first Thanksgiving game in 1934, showcasing the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions. The latter adopted the tradition of playing every year on this date.
Today there are already three duels that take place on Thanksgiving Day; the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys play each year as home games and the third game is the most attractive because it is between two teams in great momentum or with high popularity, Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers.
Traditional football tripleheader.
Lions vs Packers
The tripleheader kicks off with one of the two teams not to be missed in the Thanksgiving Game, the Detroit Lions, who host the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in an important divisional game.
Cowboys vs Commanders
In the next game is another team that never misses, the Dallas Cowboys, who this time receive at the AT&T Stadium a defenseless Washington Commanders who are coming from consecutive defeats.
Seahawks vs 49ers
The main course for Thanksgiving Day will be none other than the San Francisco 49ers, who visit the Seattle Seahawks in a big game for the top of the West division.
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