Thanksgiving football 2013: Lions, Cowboys, Ravens win; Mississippi State takes Egg Bowl

A secret history of Thanksgiving football

The NFL has worked hard to turn football into a Thanksgiving tradition. But there are many Thanksgiving NFL games from the past that the league doesn't want you to know about.

The story of who you aren't

Or, more specifically, who you want everyone to think you aren't.

Mississippi State mascot injured by ESPN TV cart

The Bulldogs won the Egg Bowl in overtime but lost a valued member of the team in the process.

Golden Eggs and bruised emotions on Thanksgiving

Mississippi State asserted their dominance on the Egg Bowl, while Texas Tech is simply hoping they can gain a running attack. SB Nation's blogs react to the two Thanksgiving games.

Ravens beat Steelers with 5 FGs from Justin Tucker

The Ravens are now 6-6 following a Thanksgiving win over the Steelers.

Texas hammers Texas Tech

Texas kept its hopes for a share of the Big 12 title alive with a blowout win over Tech.

Le'Veon Bell suffers head injury

The Steelers lost their starting running back down the stretch in their game against the Ravens on Thursday night.

Mississippi State takes Egg Bowl in overtime

The Bulldogs defense forced an overtime fumble to cement an improbable rivalry win.

Le'Veon Bell celebrates TD with THE CARLTON DANCE

IT'S NOT UNUSUAL TO BE LOVED BY ANYONE

Mike Tomlin kinda interferes with kick return

Probably not intentional, but definitely weird looking.

Emmanuel Sanders mocks Ray Lewis' dance

Nailed the overemphatic side-step, lacking a little bit on the chest-burst.

Texas Tech trick play goes poorly

The Red Raiders tried a throw-back pass that turned into a beautifully arced fumble.

Ravens lead Steelers 10-0 at halftime

At halftime of their Thanksgiving showdown, the Ravens lead the Steelers, 10-0.

Tech DB takes knee to head, carted off

The Red Raiders cornerback was carted off the field after taking a knee to the side of the head.

Steve Edmond injured by this Texas Tech block

The Longhorns linebacker sent to the locker room with a rib injury following a vicious block.

Laremy Tunsil leaves Egg Bowl with knee injury

Ole Miss' freshman tackle is questionable to return to Thursday's game.

Robert Nkemdiche: Halfback

For those who never saw Christian Okoye, his current incarnation is playing against Mississippi State

Cowboys come back to beat Raiders, 31-24

The Cowboys rode DeMarco Murray to victory on Turkey Day.

Punter scrambles for 51-yard touchdown

Here we have the air raid of punt plays.

RB DeMarco Murray scores 3 rushing TDs vs. OAK

The Cowboys got their first three-touchdown rusher in 10 seasons.

Elite blocking techniques, with Doug Free

Raiders lead Cowboys by a TD at the half

The Raiders are off to a hot start against the Cowboys.

Dennis Allen picks off Tony Romo

Romo has his first INT of the day, but it doesn't count.

Rashad Jennings takes out sideline cameraman

It's like Cloverfield, but with a better payoff.

Lions feast on anemic Packers offense

Without its star player, Green Bay kept it close early, but 37 unanswered points gave the Lions a turkey day to remember.