1. New England Patriots (10-2), AFC East leaders: Sunday's narrow defeat of the Bengals gave the Pats the league's best record, moving them past Denver and into the conference's top spot. Good chance they hold onto it when they hit their off week. Remaining schedule: vs. Giants, BYE, vs. Bills, at Ravens, at Jets, vs. Dolphins

Since the National Football League's inception in 1920, teams have traditionally held matches on Thanksgiving as part of the yearly celebrations. The Detroit Lions have hosted an annual Thanksgiving match since 1934, with the Dallas Cowboys also holding an annual home match since 1966, barring two exceptions in 1975 and 1977.