ALLEN PARK -- The Lions announced today (Thursday) that they have sold out the Thanksgiving Day game against the New England Patriots on Nov. 25

The sell-out lifts the local TV blackout. The game will air on CBS.

Could this have something to do with the half-time entertainment? It was announced earlier this week that Kid Rock will perform in the United Way half-time show at Ford Field.

The Lions have lost six straight on Thanksgiving and eight of the last nine. Not exactly a good tradition.

The 2-7 Lions have now sold out four of their first five home games.

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