PHOTOS: Patriots history playing on Thanksgiving
In 2022, the Patriots will take on the Minnesota Vikings Thanksgiving night. It will be their first Turkey Day game since 2012, and sixth in franchise history.
DETROIT – NOVEMBER 25: Devin McCourty #32 of the New England Patriots celebrates his interception with teammates Brandon Meriweather #31 and Jermaine Cunningham #96 during the fourth quarter of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 25, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. New England defeated Detroit 45-24. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
Leon Halip/Getty ImagesIn 2022, the Patriots will take on the Minnesota Vikings Thanksgiving night. It will be their first Turkey Day game since 2012, and sixth in franchise history. Keep scrolling for photos from the four games in the Robert Kraft era.
Patriots vs. Lions
Tom Pidgeon/Allsport23 Nov 2000: Quarterback Drew Bledsoe #11 of the New England Patriots scrambles on the field during the game against the Detroit Lions at the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Patriots 34-9.Mandatory Credit: Tom Pidgeon/Allsport
New England Patriots vs. Detroit Lions
Tom Pidgeon/Allsport23 Nov 2000: Quarterback Drew Bledsoe #11 of the New England Patriots runs with the ball during the game against the Detroit Lions at the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Patriots 34-9.Mandatory Credit: Tom Pidgeon/Allsport
Patriots v Lions
Tom Pidgeon/Getty ImagesDETROIT - NOVEMBER 28: Wide receiver Troy Brown #80 the New England Patriots runs with the ball during the NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 28, 2002 in Detroit, Michigan. The Patriots won the game 20-12. (Photo by Tom Pidgeon/Getty Images)
Patriots v Lions
Tom Pidgeon/Getty ImagesDETROIT - NOVEMBER 28: Running back Marc Edwards #44 of the New England Patriots is confronted by Cornerback Todd Lyght #24 of the Detroit Lions during the NFL game at Ford Field on November 28, 2002 in Detroit, Michigan. The Patriots won the game 20-12. (Photo by Tom Pidgeon/Getty Images)
Patriots v Lions
Tom Pidgeon/Getty ImagesDETROIT - NOVEMBER 28: Running back Kevin Faulk #33 of the New England Patriots runs through a tackle put on by Cornerback Andre' Goodman #35 of the Detroit Lions during the NFL game at Ford Field on November 28, 2002 in Detroit, Michigan. The Patriots won the game 20-12. (Photo by Tom Pidgeon/Getty Images)
Patriots v Lions
DETROIT - NOVEMBER 28: Running back Antowain Smith #32 of the New England Patriots rushes for yards during the NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 28, 2002 in Detroit, Michigan. The Patriots won the game 20-12. (Photo by Tom Pidgeon/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v Detroit Lions
Gregory Shamus/Getty ImagesDETROIT - NOVEMBER 25: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots returns a punt while playing the Detroit Lions on November 25, 2010 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v Detroit Lions
Gregory Shamus/Getty ImagesDETROIT - NOVEMBER 25: BenJarvus Green-Ellis #42 of the New England Patriots runs for a second quarter touchdown while playing the Detroit Lions on November 25, 2010 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v Detroit Lions
Gregory Shamus/Getty ImagesDETROIT - NOVEMBER 25: BenJarvus Green-Ellis #42 of the New England Patriots celebrates a second quarter touchdown with Deion Branch #84 and Wes Walker #83 while playing the Detroit Lions on November 25, 2010 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. New England won the game 45-24. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v Detroit Lions
Leon Halip/Getty ImagesDETROIT - NOVEMBER 25: Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots catches a pass for a first down as Louis Delmas #26 of the Detroit Lions makes the stop during the first quarter of the game at Ford Field on November 25, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v Detroit Lions
Leon Halip/Getty ImagesDETROIT - NOVEMBER 25: Devin McCourty #32 of the New England Patriots celebrates his interception with teammates Brandon Meriweather #31 and Jermaine Cunningham #96 during the fourth quarter of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 25, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. New England defeated Detroit 45-24. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v Detroit Lions
Gregory Shamus/Getty ImagesDETROIT - NOVEMBER 25: Devin McCourty #32 of the New England Patriots returns a fourth quarter interception in front of Nate Burleson #13 of the Detroit Lions on November 25, 2010 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. New England won the game 45-24. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v Detroit Lions
Leon Halip/Getty ImagesDETROIT - NOVEMBER 25: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots congratulates teammate Wes Welker #83 after a fourth quarter touchdown during the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 25, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. New England defeated Detroit 45-24. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v New York Jets
Elsa/Getty ImagesEAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 22: Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots scores a touchdown in the second quarter as Ellis Lankster #26 of the New York Jets defends on November 22, 2012 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v New York Jets
Rich Schultz /Getty ImagesEAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 22: Safety Steve Gregory #28 of the New England Patriots picks up a fumble as Jeff Cumberland #86 of the New York Jets tackles him during the first half of a game at MetLife Stadium on November 22, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Patriots defeated the Jets 49-19. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images)
New England Patriots v New York Jets
Rich Schultz /Getty ImagesEAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 22: Wide receiver Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots makes a catch for a touchdown as LaRon Landry #30 defends during the second quarter of a game at MetLife Stadium on November 22, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images)
New England Patriots v New York Jets
Rich Schultz /Getty ImagesEAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 22: Wide receiver Brandon Lloyd #85 of the New England Patriots gets past Antonio Cromartie #31 of the New York Jets during the second quarter of a game at MetLife Stadium on November 22, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Patriots defeated the Jets 49-19. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images)
New England Patriots v New York Jets
Elsa/Getty ImagesEAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 22: Daniel Fells #86 of the New England Patriots carries the ball as Eric Smith #33 of the New York Jets defends on November 22, 2012 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The New England Patriots defeated the New York Jets 49-19. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v New York Jets
Rich Schultz /Getty ImagesEAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 22: Running back Stevan Ridley #22 of the New England Patriots fights off Kyle Wilson #20 of the New York Jets during the second half of a game at MetLife Stadium on November 22, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Patriots defeated the Jets 49-19. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images)
