Here's how to watch the Thanksgiving game

The Miami Dolphins were one of the hottest teams in the NFL in November. The Green Bay Packers will look to cool off in a battle of playoff contenders on Thanksgiving evening.

The Packers (8-3) host the Dolphins (5-6) at Lambeau Field in a matchup that should favor Green Bay. Temperatures are expected to be below freezing in the NFL’s smallest city, and Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has a career record of 0-7 in games in which the temperature drops below 45 degrees.

While Miami’s offense could be affected if Tagovailoa struggles, its defense has played well during its three-game winning streak. The Dolphins have given up just 16.3 points per game in recent weeks, but the Packers’ balanced offense will give them their toughest test since their Week 9 game against the Buffalo Bills.

Jordan Love was turnover prone during the 2024 NFL season but made many explosive plays in the passing game. Meanwhile, running back Josh Jacobs enters Week 13 with the third-most rushing yards in the NFL, behind only MVP contenders Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry. Jacobs pitched well in Week 12 against the San Francisco 49ers, and if he can wear down the Dolphins in a short week in cold weather, he could end up having a second straight 100-yard day.

Will Tagovailoa finally end his cold game streak or will the Packers improve to an impressive 5-0 against the AFC this season? USA TODAY Sports will provide the latest updates, highlights and results from the Thanksgiving matchup below.

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Packers vs. Dolphins Thanksgiving game start time

Start time: 8:20 p.m. ET (5:20 p.m. PT)
Location: Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin

NFL Thursday night games typically begin at 8:15 p.m. ET. However, the Thanksgiving game will begin five minutes later at 8:20 p.m. ET, the normal start time for NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” program.

Packers vs. Dolphins TV station

Thursday night games typically belong to Amazon Prime, but NBC still owns the rights to the Thanksgiving night game. As a result, the game will air with NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” branding despite taking place on Thursday night.

Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (color commentary) and Melissa Stark (sideline reporter) typically handle broadcast duties for NBC’s “SNF” show. It’s not clear if any of the trio will have Thanksgiving off.

NBC will host a pregame show for the event as part of its “Football Night In America” branding. The program begins at 7:00 p.m. ET and features insights from a panel of analysts including Maria Taylor, Jason Garrett, Chris Simms, Mike Florio, Devin McCourty, Tony Dungy and more.

Packers vs Dolphins live stream

For cord cutters looking for a live stream for the matchup, you can turn to Fubo TV. Fubo TV carries NBC as well as CBS, FOX, NFL Network and the ESPN family of networks, so you can continue to catch NFL action throughout the rest of the season.

Peacock, NBC’s proprietary streaming service, will also broadcast the game.

Packers vs Dolphins tips, predictions

Here’s how the USA TODAY Sports staff thinks the Packers vs. Dolphins Thanksgiving matchup will go well:

Lorenzo Reyes: Packers 23, Dolphins 19
Tyler Dragon: Packers 26, Dolphins 24
Richard Morin: Packers 24, Dolphins 21
Jordan Mendoza: Packers 23, Dolphins 21

Packers vs. Dolphins odds, moneyline, over/under

According to BetMGM NFL odds, the Packers are the favorites to win over the Dolphins.

Spread: Packer (-3.5)
Moneyline: Packers (-185); Dolphins (+150)
Over/under: 47

The Packers vs. Dolphins game at legendary Lambeau Field is expected to be played in cold weather on Thursday evening. During game time, temperatures drop below freezing and can drop to 19 degrees in the evening.

Below are the full details of Thursday’s forecast for Green Bay:

High temperature: 32 degrees
Low temperature: 20 degrees
Probability of precipitation: 36%
wind: 10-20 miles per hour

Dolphins inactive against Packers

LB Anthony Walker Jr.
QB Tyler Huntley (third emergency QB)
CB Ethan Bonner
CB Kendall Fuller
TE Jack Stoll
WR Dee Eskridge

Packers inactive against Dolphins

CB Jaire Alexander
LB Edgerrin Cooper
OL Jacob Monk
WR Romeo Doubs

Packer’s Thanksgiving story

The Packers will make their 38th appearance on Thanksgiving^Th Time in 2024. This makes them tied with the Chicago Bears for the third-most appearances on this holiday in NFL history and the most among teams that are not part of the Thanksgiving tradition every year.

Green Bay has a record of just 15-20-2 heading into the holiday. Below is a look at their seven most recent Thanksgiving performances, dating back to 2001.

November 23, 2023: Packers 29, Lions 22
November 26, 2015: Bears 17, Packers 13
November 28, 2013: Lions 40, Packers 10
November 24, 2011: Packers 27, Lions 15
November 22, 2007: Packers 37, Lions 26
November 27, 2003: Lions 22, Packers 14
November 22, 2001: Packers 29, Lions 27

The NFL on Thanksgiving Day has some memorable moments, from Clint Longley leading the Cowboys’ comeback in 1974 and a nationally televised show for the incomparable Barry Sanders to the infamous butt fumble in 2012 and Leon Lett’s blunder in 1993.

NFL games on Thanksgiving have been a tradition since the league’s founding in 1920 (there were six games in the first season!). A third primetime game was added in 2006 and features teams other than the Lions and Cowboys, each playing their traditional Thanksgiving home games. — Jim Reineking

Which NFL team has the most Super Bowl wins?

The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers have the most Super Bowl wins with six.

Pittsburgh and Dallas have the unique distinction of playing each other more times, with three matchups, than any other team combination in Super Bowl history.

The Packers have four Super Bowl victories, most recently in the 2010 season when they defeated the Steelers in Super Bowl XLV. The Dolphins have won two Super Bowls, most recently in the 1973 season when they defeated the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl VIII. The Dolphins’ last Super Bowl appearance came in the 1984 season, when they were defeated by the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XIX.

The Steelers’ last Super Bowl triumph came in the 2008 season when they defeated the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII. The Browns are among four NFL teams that have never appeared in a Super Bowl.

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