Detroit Lions Coach Dan Campbell Aims for Historic Thanksgiving Win Against Chicago Bears

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell is eager to secure a win on Thanksgiving for the first time in four years, a victory that would significantly improve his holiday mood and that of his family. The Lions have lost seven consecutive Thanksgiving games, including three under Campbell’s leadership. Campbell emphasized the importance of winning, noting that losses take a toll on family gatherings after the game. “Ask my wife, she’ll tell you,” Campbell said. “Like that’s why she’s praying for a win big time because she knows that I’m a bear when we don’t win, so we all want it.”

The NFC-leading Lions, with a 10-1 record, are favored to win against the struggling Chicago Bears (4-7) at Ford Field. The Bears have lost five straight games, including three on the final play. Lions quarterback Jared Goff also expressed his desire to win, highlighting the impact of past losses on his holiday celebrations. “I don’t like being grumpy around family,” Goff said. “No one does. You want to win this game and be able to enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner with your family and it’ll be my first time experiencing that here and I want to do that.”

The game also features an interesting matchup with Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, who was drafted No. 1 overall in the NFL draft last spring. Williams has shown improvement under new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, following a rough start to the season. He recently set a franchise rookie record with 2,356 yards passing and has played four straight games without a turnover and five in a row without an interception.

The Lions are on the cusp of historic milestones, including the possibility of winning 11 of their first 12 games for the first time in franchise history. Their current nine-game winning streak is the longest since they started 10-0 in 1934, and they are now favorites to win the Super Bowl for the first time.