Sunday, when the Detroit Lions overcame a 17-point deficit to defeat the Carolina Panthers, American football fans gave thanks four days early.
The 7-3 Lions are relevant on the fourth Thursday of November.
When families across the country tomorrow turn their televisions to Fox at 11:30 a.m. (Central Time), they’ll get to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal while watching a Lions team that is very much in the playoff picture (complete schedule here). Many of my MSF colleagues aren’t old enough to remember the last time that happened.
For the first time in years family members won’t be asking each other, “Why are we stuck with the Lions on Thanksgiving?” as they pass the mashed potatoes.
