The Dallas Cowboys started their annual tradition of playing on Thanksgiving 32 years after the Detroit Lions, so they’ll always be second in terms of games played on the holiday. But what the Cowboys lack in volume, they make up for in win percentage.
The Cowboys have played in 56 Thanksgiving games since their first in 1966, including every year since 1978. In that span, they have a 33-22-1 record, making them the only of the two teams to play annually on Thanksgiving with a winning record.
Here’s the Cowboys on Thanksgiving by the numbers:
Games played: 56
Record: 33-22-1
2023 result: Win vs. Seattle Seahawks (41-35)
Streak: 2 straight wins (last loss in 2021)
In 2024, the 4-7 Cowboys host the 2-9 New York Giants.
