Lions to host Packers in 70th Thanksgiving classic

Published: Mar 23, 2009 at 12:54 PM

The Detroit Lions' 70th Day Classic will feature the Lions hosting long-time rival Green Bay Thursday, November 26 at 12:30 p.m. ET. The Lions' Day game at Ford Field will be aired live nationally on FOX.

This year's Lions-Packers game on Day will renew a holiday rivalry that dates back to 1951. This year's game marks the 19th time the Lions have battled the Packers on , with Detroit holding an 11-6-1 advantage. The Lions have played Green Bay more than any other opponent in the Day series.

For 13 consecutive years from 1951-63, the Lions and Packers met on , with the Lions claiming a 9-3-1 record during that span.

The Lions-Packers Turkey Day tilt marks the fourth time since 2001 that the two teams will play in Detroit on and the third at Ford Field.

The remaining portion of the team's 2009 regular and preseason schedule will be announced at a later time.

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