5 NFL Franchises That Should be Thankful on Thanksgiving
Zack Cook
Host · Writer
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars might not have the perfect roster, but they still have a lot to be thankful for. They have their franchise quarterback in Trevor Lawrence, and this team is a real contender in the AFC. You can make a real case that behind the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens, the Jaguars are right there as the next-best team in the AFC. Will this core group be able to continue growing together in Jacksonville and take the next step?
Kansas City Chiefs
Listen, when you're the Kansas City Chiefs, and Patrick Mahomes is your quarterback, you have everything to be thankful for. Multiple NFL teams are still having nightmares over passing on Mahomes, who's already led the Chiefs to multiple Super Bowl wins. The Chiefs are once again right there as a top team in the NFL in 2023, and their defense is for real. Will the Chiefs pass catchers do enough to help Mahomes capture a third Lombardi trophy?
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are the definition of a well-run franchise in the NFL. They've built a strong roster, traded to bolster areas of need, and drafted exceptionally well. If you're a bad team in the NFL, you have to be looking at what this Eagles brass is doing to find sustainable success. The Eagles have a lot to be thankful for on Thanksgiving, including having the MVP odds front-runner in Jalen Hurts. Will the Eagles be able to get over the hump and finish what they couldn't last year?
Detroit Lions
With all the suffering that the Detroit Lions and their fans have had to go through over the years, it's pretty obvious that this franchise is now thankful for being a legitimate contender in the NFC. The Lions have built a really solid foundation on their roster, and we're looking forward to seeing how this young core responds to the adversity that the playoffs bring in January. Regardless, you know that Detroit's thankful to be back in the mix.
San Francisco 49ers
If you're looking for a model of sustainability in the NFL, the San Francisco 49ers are precisely that. The 49ers are loaded at their skill positions, and their coaching staff brings innovative looks to the table that help them stay ahead of the pack. There's a reason that other franchises around the NFL continue to poach San Francisco's coordinators. The 49ers have plenty to be thankful for, and this roster has the makings of one that should be playing in late January again.
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars might not have the perfect roster, but they still have a lot to be thankful for. They have their franchise quarterback in Trevor Lawrence, and this team is a real contender in the AFC. You can make a real case that behind the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens, the Jaguars are right there as the next-best team in the AFC. Will this core group be able to continue growing together in Jacksonville and take the next step?
Kansas City Chiefs
Listen, when you're the Kansas City Chiefs, and Patrick Mahomes is your quarterback, you have everything to be thankful for. Multiple NFL teams are still having nightmares over passing on Mahomes, who's already led the Chiefs to multiple Super Bowl wins. The Chiefs are once again right there as a top team in the NFL in 2023, and their defense is for real. Will the Chiefs pass catchers do enough to help Mahomes capture a third Lombardi trophy?
