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The definitive 2016 Thanksgiving sports viewing guide

Thanksgiving Day 2016 is finally here. And while you may just consider Thanksgiving “a meal” like Will Muschamp, the entire day is filled with sports to keep you fueled all afternoon. Here are the highlights:

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(AP)

Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions, 12:30 p.m., CBS

Who would have thought these two teams would be over .500 and that the winner would take over the lead in the tight NFC North? Me neither.

Nov 15, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles guard Dwayne Bacon Jr. (4) moves the ball ball past Iona Gaels guard Deyshonee Much (15) during the game at the Donald L. Tucker Center. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-328386 ORIG FILE ID:  111516_cja_av1_057.JPG

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Temple vs. Florida State, 12:30 p.m., ESPNU

The NIT Season Tip-off action starts with the 25th-ranked Seminoles — with guard Dwayne Bacon, a great name for a food holiday — taking on the Owls.

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(Joe Maiorana/USA TODAY Sports)

Illinois vs. West Virginia, 2:30 p.m., ESPNU

The No. 19 Mountaineers face a Fighting Illini squad already off to a 4-1 start.

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Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys, 4:30 p.m., FOX

Given the way these two longtime rivals are jawing through the press, you can bet their bulletin boards will be filled with quotes … and that this will be quite a battle between the NFC East foes.

Carey Price has the Montreal Canadiens in the Presidents' Trophy hunt. (Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)

(Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)

Carolina Hurricanes at Montreal Canadiens, 7:30 p.m., NHL Network

The Habs have lost just four of their 20 games this year. One of the many reasons to tune in.

Oct 16, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (left) talks with Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin (right) during the first half against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

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Pittsburgh Steelers at Indianapolis Colts, 8:30 p.m., NBC

It’s looking very possible Andrew Luck will miss this game with a concussion, which means Scott Tolzien will start for the Colts. Which also means if you happen to take a turkey-induced nap, you may miss some iffy quarterbacking.

Nov 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins forward TJ Leaf (22) reaches for the loose ball against the Long Beach State 49ers during the second half at Pauley Pavilion. The UCLA Bruins won 114-77. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-328980 ORIG FILE ID:  20161120_kek_ak6_022.JPG

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Portland vs. UCLA, 11 p.m. ESPN2

If you live on the West Coast, enjoy. For those of you on the East Coast, if you’re not asleep by now, it’ll be a shock.

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