Thanksgiving NFL 2025: Schedule Set with Key Divisional Clashes
Baltimore, MD – The NFL has announced it’s schedule for Thanksgiving Day 2025, featuring three games including a pivotal AFC North matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals. This year’s slate promises compelling football action as teams vie for playoff positioning during the holiday weekend.
The Thanksgiving Day games are a tradition for NFL fans, offering a tripleheader of football alongside family gatherings. The 2025 schedule includes importent contests with potential playoff implications, notably the Ravens-Bengals game which could determine the AFC North leader as the season progresses. Joe Burrow’s potential return from a turf toe injury for the Bengals adds another layer of intrigue to this divisional battle.
Here’s a look at the complete Thanksgiving Day schedule:
* Detroit Lions vs. [Opponent TBD] – 12:30 p.m. ET, CBS
* Baltimore Ravens vs. cincinnati Bengals – 8:20 p.m.ET, NBC
* [Opponent TBD] vs. Dallas Cowboys – 4:30 p.m. ET, CBS
The Ravens enter the Thanksgiving matchup riding a four-game win streak, having recently faced the Jets in Week 12. The Bengals, meanwhile, are hopeful for the return of quarterback joe Burrow, who opened a 21-day practice window on November 10th after missing games due to a turf toe injury. This will be the first of two meetings between Baltimore and Cincinnati in a three-week span, with a prime-time rematch scheduled for Week 13.
