Sports betting: NFL schedule for Thanksgiving weekend spreads out the games

By RYAN HANNABLE of BetMGM Sportsbook The Associated Press

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) reacts after his 5-yard rushing touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/AJ Mast]

Week 13 of the NFL season brings with it some special bonuses — three Thanksgiving Day games and another one on Black Friday, in addition to the normal Sunday and Monday slate. Every game offers NFL betting opportunities, including the anytime touchdown prop bet. The top running backs to watch include Jahmyr Gibbs of the Detroit Lions, Tyrone Tracy Jr. of the New York Giants and James Cook of the Buffalo Bills. The top receivers to watch include Amon-Ra St. Brown of the Detroit Lions, Tyreek Hill of the Miami Dolphins and Nico Collins of the Houston Texans.