Lions-Bears Thanksgiving Game sets NFL TV ratings record with unprecedented 37.5 million viewers

The 2024 Thanksgiving NFL games broke viewership records, with the Lions-Bears game drawing 37.5 million viewers, the highest ever for an early Thanksgiving game. The Lions ended their seven-game Thanksgiving losing streak with a 23-20 win over the Bears. The Cowboys-Giants game also saw 38.8 million viewers. Overall, these matches attracted a record average of 34.2 million viewers.