NFL fans will have a triple-helping of games to watch on Thanksgiving Day. But that means that there are six different injury reports to sort through as each team continues to prepare for Turkey Day.

Here's a breakdown of the history of NFL games on Thanksgiving, including the origins, team records, traditions and more.

Thanksgiving football is an American tradition started by the Detroit Lions in 1934 as a bold marketing strategy. The Dallas Cowboys later elevated the games into a cultural phenomenon, solidifying their status as "America's Team.