Thanksgiving is truly a man appreciation day. This is one of the times where we men partake in a few of our favorite pastimes: Crushing food, swigging beers, and watching sports. The standard food coma comes after an hour of eating along with a painful stomach and headache. After this, there is nothing better to do than throw on your sweatpants and stare at the TV. Below is a list of what to watch on Thanksgiving. Eat, relax, and revel in the feeling of food coma.
NFL
12:30pm
Greenbay Packs (10-0) vs. the Fiery Lions (7-3)
Is there anyone more enjoyable to watch then Aaron Rodgers? I don’t think I have ever seen a QB as on-point in my life. If this was NBA Jam he would be on fire. There is no stopping his offense. Also, he actually looks like he is having fun out there, which is a change from their former, “he who shall not be named”. Watch out for Nelson as well. This white boy has skills.
On the other-side, the Lions have the best receiver in the game in Calvin Johnson. Megatron can dominate an opposing team at any time. They also have a rising star in Stafford and apparently can run the ball well with whatever running back they throw out there. Their defense contains the baddest mother on the field in Suh. Watch this man gun offensive lineman down.
Prediction
This will be a high scoring affair, but I think it is only right that the team that is more accustomed to the Turkey game will win this. Watch as the upset takes place.
4:15pm EST
The Dolphins 3-6 vs. the Cowboys, 6-4
You know, I think the only reason why this game could be interesting is that you have no clue what the Cowboys will do. They are finally looking to be on a roll, but they can very easily lay an egg. Keep an eye on Romo because when he is on, he is fucking enjoyable to watch. The Dolphins also just beat a decent yet imploding team in the Bills.
The Cowboys will win this, but it could very easily end up being from a field goal.
8:20pm EST
Ravens (7-3) vs. the 49’s (9-1)
This is the best game of the day without a doubt. While the Packers and the Lions have the combined best record, I think that these teams are both better than the Lions and slightly under the Packers. There is also the underlying theme of sibling rivalry. What other pair of brothers have done what they have done in sports? Both took teams with a losing record and made them winners.
The Ravens have thus far swept all of their games against winners and teams within their division. They are on track to getting a bye the first week of playoffs, but have a true challenge this Thursday. They will look for their defense, yes their defense, to rebound after two subpar performances. They have the playmakers to get it done, but Flacco and their offensive line have a tendency to be offensive.
The 49’s are probably the biggest surprise of the year with a tough nose defense controlled by the best defensive player in the NFL. Patrick Willis is damn dirty. Also, while he is nowhere close to being elite, Alex Smith is finally having a decent season, Vernon Davis is a beast and Frank Gore shows that he can still manage to get through most of a season. I guess we shall see if that final point holds true.
Prediction-The Ravens prove they play up for big games and what bigger stage than Thanksgiving night, brother vs. brother, and maybe even a Super Bowl preview.
Ravens win this.
College Football
There is only one game, but it is a very good one. Not because of the quality of teams, but because it is an in-state rivalry in probably the biggest football state in the country. Rivalry week is a great time.
8:00pm EST
Texas (No. 25) @ Texas A&M
The Longhorns are still living in a world that misses Colt McCoy. They average the 15th most rushing yards in the land on the legs of Brown, their workhorse. The thing that could make this game interesting is that while Texas has had some big wins, their records are almost identical. Watch for a close one here. Tannenhill might be good enough to spring this upset.
Basketball
Seeing how the NBA is strictly overseas and lack of interest in this league will only be decreased by this lock-out, college hoops will thrive. There is only 1 game on Thursday, and it will most likely be a drubbing, but it will provide a break from a day of football.
4:30pm EST
UMass vs. Florida State (20)
7:00pm EST
North Carolina –Asheville vs. UConn (4)
The basketball season is way too early to predict anything so just look at these games as research.
- Kyle
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