Thanksgiving is all about celebrating your friends, family, your near and dear, and obviously, the NFL. Each year, families around the nation huddle together to watch a good ol' match of scheduled football Thanksgiving games. The tradition goes back decades, 1920, in particular, and has many a time sparked rivalries, debates, and jests, all in the name of good fun.
This Thanksgiving will play host to three back-to-back NFL games on Thursday, November 28. First, it's the Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions, followed by the New York Giants vs the Dallas Cowboys, and finally, the Miami Dolphins vs the Green Bay Packers. Notably, for those interested, this year, on Black Friday, the Las Vegas Raiders will play off against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Hence, as you lay in waiting for the big day to roll around, here are some NFL memes sure to leave you in splits!
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The funniest Thanksgiving NFL memes to check out ahead of the games
1) Excuse me, can I get some more?
We feel you, Cam Newton. Well... not exactly, but we do.
2) I am ready to be hurt again
No explanation needed. We wouldn't want to rub it in their faces now, would we?
3) No delivery on Thanksgiving
Cooked. Ate. Devoured. But unfortunately, it did not deliver.
4) Walking into the kitchen on Thanksgiving
Ever had to fend off other people eyeing that last bit of macaron?
5) Zach, pass the stuffing, dammit!
Pass it on, Zach Wilson! Damn.
6) You've had too much to drink, old man
Okay uncle, we geddit! sheesh.
7) Thanksgiving morning vs Black Friday morning
Takes a while for the food to set in.
8) Black Friday? No thanks, I'll pass
We're looking at you, Cowboys.
9) Strength: 0 Athleticism: 0
Hey, at least we showed up!
10) The four best things on Thanksgiving
That's okay, Lions, there's always the next year...
11) Before Thanksgiving vs After Thanksgiving
At least my mom says I look good. Thanks, Mom.
12) Why are the Detroit Lions purple?
It's a running gag at this point. Geddit? Because they've been gagged?
13) 3 football games in a row
3 games back-to-back? It's like Santa came early.
14) Happy Thanksgiving!
Because we all know just how chaotic Thanksgiving can be.
15) Thanksgiving signals
This is the official 101 on becoming a referee. Don't google it, just take our word for it.
16) Giving thanks on Thanksgiving
Because we're grateful for the turkey, the NFL, and our family and friends, in that order.
17) The Lions showing off their super bowl rings
*Gasp* there's nothing there.
Hopefully, these Thanksgiving NFL memes have left you and all those gathered around you at the table laughing hysterically. Happy Thanksgiving!