New England Patriots on Thanksgiving
The New England Patriots are 3-3 in regular-season Thanksgiving games since 1984. New England has played 6 Thanksgiving games in that span, winning 3 and losing 3.
Patriots Thanksgiving record: 3-3
3-3 from the Patriots’ side. Most recent: Nov 24, 2022, Vikings 33, Patriots 26 at U.S. Bank Stadium. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every New England Patriots Thanksgiving game
Newest first. The running record is the Patriots’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.
| Dateregular season | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Patriotsresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2022 | Patriots at Vikings | Vikings 33, Patriots 26 | U.S. Bank Stadium | L · 3-3 |
| Nov 22, 2012 | Patriots at Jets | Patriots 49, Jets 19 | MetLife Stadium | W · 3-2 |
| Nov 25, 2010 | Patriots at Lions | Patriots 45, Lions 24 | Ford Field | W · 2-2 |
| Nov 28, 2002 | Patriots at Lions | Patriots 20, Lions 12 | Ford Field | W · 1-2 |
| Nov 23, 2000 | Patriots at Lions | Lions 34, Patriots 9 | Pontiac Silverdome | L · 0-2 |
| Nov 22, 1984 | Patriots at Cowboys | Cowboys 20, Patriots 17 | — | L · 0-1 |
Patriots Thanksgiving record by opponent
Every opponent the Patriots have met in this window, most games first. Each opens the head-to-head page.
| Opponentopens the head-to-head | Gamesin this window | Patriots recordW-L-T |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 3 | 2-1 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 1 | 0-1 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 1 | 0-1 |
| New York Jets | 1 | 1-0 |
New England Patriots Thanksgiving FAQ
- When did the Patriots last play on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 24, 2022: Vikings 33, Patriots 26 at U.S. Bank Stadium.
- What is the Patriots' all-time Thanksgiving record?
- 3-3 in 6 games since 1984.
- When did the Patriots last win on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 22, 2012: Patriots 49, Jets 19.
- When did the Patriots last lose on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 24, 2022: Vikings 33, Patriots 26.
- Who have the Patriots played most often on Thanksgiving?
- The Detroit Lions: 3 games, with the Patriots going 2-1.
- What is the Patriots' longest Thanksgiving winning streak?
- 3 games, from the 2002 season through the 2012 season.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025