In Play Magazine
Allen Park, Mich. – The Detroit Lions announced today that the team’s 71st Thanksgiving Day Game vs. the New England Patriots has reached a sellout and will air live in the local television markets (Metro Detroit, Lansing, Saginaw/Flint and Toledo), including WWJ-TV CBS 62.
By reaching a sellout seven days prior to the game, it is the earliest the Lions have announced a sellout prior to a home game since the clubs’ Thanksgiving Day Game vs. Green Bay in 2007.
“Our fan support has been incredible this year, “said Lions President Tom Lewand. “They have created a true home-field advantage this season at Ford Field, making it a very difficult place to play for our opponents. This (the early sellout) shows the excitement and support our fans have for both our team and for our Thanksgiving Day tradition that means so much to this community.”
The Lions Thanksgiving Day Game (November 25) will mark the fourth home sellout by the club in its first five home games this season.
