1621
The Reverend William Bradford rushes for 147 yards and a touchdown as the Pilgrims defeat the Native Americans
1922
Buffalo All-Americans blow out the Chicago Staleys 7-6 while suffering only 49 concussions and two on-field deaths
1970
Sick fuck in league office decides to make Lions Thanksgiving Day mainstay
1976
Bills running back OJ Simpson sets the record for most rushing yards in a single game, ensuring his name is forever associated with NFL greatness
1987
The Vikings lose on a costly delay of game penalty when players go around the huddle and each say what they’re thankful for
1993
Cowboys lose in heartbreaking fashion when last-second defensive stand nullified by Leon Lett’s incarceration for drug trafficking
2006
NFL adds third game during prime time to remind America what’s really important about the holidays
2010
Living NFL commissioners gather for annual pardoning of the Roethlisberger
2013
Controversy erupts during halftime of the Lions vs. Packers game when cousin Lisa stiff-arms Aunt Clarice to the ground and bruises her thigh pretty bad