A year ago, the Detroit Lions were locking up a playoff berth against the Packers. Now, they're behind in the race, thanks to a reversal of fortune.

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is out after back surgery, and backup Brock Wright will also miss Thursday's game against the Green Bay Packers.

The Lions have the most wins, and the most losses, of any NFL team playing on Thanksgiving. They hold a 38-45-2 record, according to ESPN. They beat the Chicago Bears 23-20 on Turkey Day last year, marking the first time in eight years Detroit has won on the holiday.

At 7-5, the Detroit Lions likely need to beat the Dallas Cowboys in Detroit next week or the LA Rams on the road in Week 15 to have playoff hopes.

CeCe Winans will perform the national anthem before the Detroit Lions’ Thanksgiving game on Thursday, Nov. 27.

Eminem surprises as Jack White performs at Detroit Lions halftime show on Thanksgiving Day DETROIT, MI — Not only was Jack White in the building. That’s right — two Detroit icons. On stage.

It was less than a month ago when Lions coach Dan Campbell was asked if there was any chance Ragnow could come back and help a struggling offensive line, and Campbell said in no uncertain terms: “ That ship has sailed .

The Lions lost 31-24 to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Nov. 27 at Ford Field in Detroit, further complicating their path to the NFC playoffs. Detroit also suffered a key injury that may have significantly hampered their offense,