The NFC-leading Detroit Lions improved to an impressive 11-1 record after a hard-fought last-second victory over NFC North rival, the Chicago Bears. The victory

The Detroit Lions are 11-1 after defeating the Chicago Bears 23-20 in Ford Field on Thanksgiving. It was not nearly as easy

The Chicago Bears will take on the Detroit Lions to kick off the National Football League's Thanksgiving slate of games.

The Green Bay Packers believe they've come a long way since they last faced the Detroit Lions nearly a month ago. They get a chance to prove it Thursday when they visit Detroit to close a stretch of three games in 12 days.

Although the Packers (9-3) have put themselves in good shape to earn a playoff berth by winning three straight and seven of their last eight, they remain two games behind the Lions (11-1) and a half-game behind Minnesota (9-2) in the NFC North. They also already lost at home to both teams.

Since Week 4, the Packers' only loss has come at the hands of the Lions. They'll go at it again Thursday night.