NFL Fans Have Interesting Theory On Lions Struggles vs. Packers

Everyone Is Saying The Same Thing About The Detroit Lions During Their Thanksgiving Day Game vs. Packers

November 23, 2023, 2:27pm ESTBy Alex Hoegler

Jared Goff of Detroit Lions trying to avoid a sack. — DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 23: Karl Brooks #94 of the Green Bay Packers forces a fumble on Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions during the first quarter of the game at Ford Field on November 23, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

NFL fans had an interesting theory as to why the Detroit Lions were struggling so badly in the first half against the Green Bay Packers.

The Lions entered this game as a 7 to 8.5-point favorite, depending on the sportsbook. But several turnovers and costly penalties led to an ugly first half, with the Packers taking a 23-6 lead into the locker room.

Football fans believe the Lions’ struggles come down to a simple explanation: The franchise is cursed on Thanksgiving.

Every year the lions just forget how to play football on thanksgiving. They truly seem cursed sometimes #SameOldLions
— Nate (@lunchboxnat) November 23, 2023

The cycle is now complete. The Packers now have their 3rd straight QB better than any Lions QB. In modern history. #SameOldLions Ford Ownership #GBvsDET
— Chip Formica (@chipformica) November 23, 2023

.@Lions reminding everyone why they're the most cursed team in American sports #GBvsDET
— Matt Johnson (@VivaMattyVegas) November 23, 2023

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No matter how good they are the Lions will always be cursed on Thanksgiving ??
— Nate “The Great” 〽️itchell (@nate_mitchell21) November 23, 2023

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You can enjoy every week as a Lions fan except Thanksgiving. We are cursed.
— Brandon Justice (@BrandonJustice_) November 23, 2023

i have bad news for the lions 🙁

since the afl/nfl merger, they are 0-12 (.000) on thanksgiving when the moon is in a waxing gibbous phase. tomorrow is a waxing gibbous pic.twitter.com/IlKqXH5cgr
— Jay Cuda (@JayCuda) November 22, 2023

For the love of all holy safety. Jack Harlow and the Lions should be embarrassed by the half-time show. Even more so than breaking Barry Sanders. #barrysanders. #lions are cursed. #jacksonmahomes
— WooWho (@WooWho5) November 23, 2023

Are the Lions cursed on Thanksgiving or what?
— ❤️‍?BiG B❤️‍? (6-5) (@BeeNoDoubt) November 23, 2023

The Lions have been playing on Thanksgiving every year since 1945.

This year’s club is off to a promising 8-2 start, but some trends just never go away…such as the Lions’ struggles on Thanksgiving. Detroit hasn’t won a Thanksgiving game since 2106.