NFL Week 13: Thanksgiving Matchups and Playoff Implications
Thanksgiving week is here, and the NFL is ready for a thrilling Week 13. This week, there won’t be any teams sitting out, which means every game counts as teams push for playoff positions. Starting Thursday, the outcomes of these matches will have significant effects on the playoff picture.
The Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions will kick things off, providing what should be an exciting matchup. Both teams are vying for a better standing in the NFC North, trailing behind the Chicago Bears. A victory here could mean a lot for their aspirations of clinching the division title.
In another exciting game, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will square off against Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys. Both squads find themselves on the fringes of the playoffs, but recent performances have sparked hopes for a postseason push.
Additionally, Joe Burrow is set to make his return as the quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals in their game against the Baltimore Ravens. Lamar Jackson’s Ravens are currently riding a five-game winning streak and could take sole possession of first place in the AFC North. Burrow has been sidelined since injuring his toe in Week 2.
And honestly, that’s just scratching the surface of what’s shaping up to be an electrifying week in the NFL.
Week 13 Schedule
Thursday, November 27, 2025
- Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions (1 p.m. ET)
- Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (4:30 p.m. ET)
- Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (8:20 p.m. ET)
Friday, November 28, 2025
- Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles (3 p.m. ET)
Sunday, November 30, 2025
- San Francisco 49ers @ Cleveland Browns (1:00 p.m. ET)
- Jacksonville Jaguars @ Tennessee Titans (1 p.m. ET)
- Houston Texans @ Indianapolis Colts (1 p.m. ET)
- New Orleans Saints @ Miami Dolphins (1:00 p.m. ET)
- Atlanta Falcons @ New York Jets (1:00 p.m. ET)
- Arizona Cardinals @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1 p.m. ET)
Monday, December 1, 2025
As the week unfolds, there’s definitely a sense of excitement, and who knows what surprises might be in store!
