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PSO Premium Review: 2020 NFL Thanksgiving Edition
See the most entertaining highlights, best facts to know, and major takeaways from HOU vs. DET and WAS vs. DAL!
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This years’ slate of Thanksgiving Day games was reduced from three to two when the NFL postponed Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore after several Ravens players tested positive for COVID-19. Things kicked off a little after noon between the Houston Texans and Detroit Lions, a game highlighted by HUGE second half performances from Deshaun Watson and Will Fuller’s as the Texans routed Detroit 41-25.
Another blowout ensued later on when the Washington Football Team and Dallas Cowboys went at it in what was a rather close game until the fourth quarter when “America’s Team” completely fell apart. Antonio Gibson feasted on the Dallas defense with a 3-TD performance and Washington cruised to a 41-16 win that puts them in first place in the NFC East with five games remaining.
Enjoy PSO’s Premium Review for each NFL Thanksgiving Day game:
Key Fact: JJ Watt joins Deion Sanders as only players with 3+ REC TD & 3 INT-TD in the Super Bowl era (incl. playoffs)
Best Highlights:
MORE THANKSGIVING TRICKERY!
— NFL (@NFL) November 26, 2020
HAVE A DAY, @DeshaunWatson + @Will_Fuller7!
📺: #HOUvsDET on CBS
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Another @DeshaunWatson DIME.
— NFL (@NFL) November 26, 2020
40-yard TD pass to @Will_Fuller7!
📺: #HOUvsDET on CBS
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.@deshaunwatson + @Will_Fuller7 connect for another big gain!
— NFL (@NFL) November 26, 2020
📺: #HOUvsDET on CBS
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.@deshaunwatson ➡️ @Will_Fuller7. Gain of 37!
— NFL (@NFL) November 26, 2020
📺: #HOUvsDET on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/pj1AUrPEVE pic.twitter.com/ImtceyZfD5
Thanksgiving Day Dimes, courtesy of @DeshaunWatson.
— NFL (@NFL) November 26, 2020
This was beautiful.
📺: #HOUvsDET on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/pj1AUrPEVE pic.twitter.com/z125LU0cI8
JJ WATT PICK-6!!!
— NFL (@NFL) November 26, 2020
📺: #HOUvsDET on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/pj1AUrPEVE pic.twitter.com/b3DT1fJ3FE
THANKSGIVING TRICKERY!
— NFL (@NFL) November 26, 2020
📺: #HOUvsDET on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/pj1AUrPEVE pic.twitter.com/Oupz5oH5Hr
Most Valuable Intel: Deshaun Watson’s happiness must be priority #1, #2, & #3 for HOU going forward
As it goes through a big transitional period, Houston needs to keep one thing in mind: do whatever it can to keep Deshaun Watson happy and playing behind center for the Texans. Keeping Will Fuller past the trade deadline certainly helped, made evident by today’s performance along with his and Watson’s chemistry they’ve showcased over the years. It was reported earlier this week that the Texans would allow him to give input on their next coaching hire, so it appears there is widespread agreement on securing Watson’s future in Houston.
Final Results: HOU (-161) d. @DET (+141) 41-25 [HOU -3.0 | o52.5]
Key Facts: Antonio Gibson is the 1st rookie since at least 1948 to have 3 RUSH TD in a Thanksgiving game
Best Highlights:
That's THREE Thanksgiving Day TDs for @AntonioGibson14! @washingtonNFL
— NFL (@NFL) November 27, 2020
📺: #WASvsDAL on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/t8ECNxwRaz pic.twitter.com/wspsx6vtf4
A Thanksgiving Day FEAST for @AntonioGibson14! @WashingtonNFL
— NFL (@NFL) November 27, 2020
His 2nd TD of the day!
📺: #WASvsDAL on FOX
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.@_sweat9 just did that. What a play.
— NFL (@NFL) November 27, 2020
Touchdown, @WashingtonNFL!
📺: #WASvsDAL on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/t8ECNxwRaz pic.twitter.com/tSbb8hKJfw
.@AndyDalton14 going DEEP to @amaricooper9!
— NFL (@NFL) November 26, 2020
54-yard @DallasCowboys TD!
📺: #WASvsDAL on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/t8ECNxwRaz pic.twitter.com/uJx0bZzLxz
Wait... 😯
— NFL (@NFL) November 26, 2020
📺: #WASvsDAL on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/t8ECNxwRaz pic.twitter.com/rs2WDH3AAr
THE THANKSGIVING TRICKERY CONTINUES! @WashingtonNFL
— NFL (@NFL) November 26, 2020
📺: #WASvsDAL on FOX
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Most Valuable Intel: Washington’s young talent can carry the team to a postseason berth
The NFC East once again has a new leader, and this week it’s the Washington Football Team. After curb-stomping the Dallas Cowboys to earn a huge divisional win, WAS will now wait and keep its fingers crossed that PHI will fall to SEA and CIN takes care of the NYG to maintain its NFC East lead.
It’s become evident these last few weeks that their young talent is what drives the team’s success. RB Antonio Gibson has scored a TD in each of his last five games and added three more to his plate on Thanksgiving. WR Terry McClaurin and DE Chase Young have also displayed extremely promising potential up to this point, and with likely Comeback POY Alex Smith leading the way using his veteran experience, WAS has a legitimate chance to come out on top of this historically awful division if they can beat Philly in Week 17.
Final Results: WAS (+120) d. @DAL (-140) 41-16 [WAS +2.5 | o46]
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