Families can be intense. Sometimes that’s beautiful, and others — well, you’re not a horrible person for just wanting some space. We’re here to help with that. On Thanksgiving your primary outlet to be antisocial is by watching sports. Not only is it acceptable, it’s tradition.
Here’s a Thanksgiving sports viewing guide so you don’t have to talk to your family
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James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.
Essentially we want you to have the tailored Thanksgiving you deserve. That means having as much (or as little) awkward time around your loved ones as possible. Here are some suggested sports you can watch to make sure your day is as pleasant as it can possibly be — because you’ve earned it.
| Make time | Maybe watch | Only to escape your family | |
| 12 p.m. | 12:30: Vikings vs. Lions, CBS | National Dog Show, NBC | Battle 4 Atlantis: Michigan State vs. Baylor, ESPN |
| 1 p.m. | 1995 Alabama vs. Auburn, ESPN Classic | ||
| 2 p.m. | Battle 4 Atlantis: Wichita State vs. Louisville, ESPN | Avocare Invitational: Stanford vs. Miami, ESPN2 | |
| 3 p.m. | UEFA Europa League: Manchester United vs. Feyenoord, ESPN Deportes | ||
| 4 p.m. | 4:30: Cowboys vs. Washington, CBS | ||
| 5 p.m. | NHRA Drag Racing, FS! | ||
| 6 p.m. | Avocare Invitational: Gonzaga vs. Quinnipiac, ESPN2 | ||
| 7 p.m. | LSU vs. Texas A&M, ESPN | Colts vs. Steelers, NBC | |
| 8 p.m. | Avocare Invitational: Seton Hall vs. Florida, ESPN2 TNA IMPACT, Pop | ||
| 9 p.m. | |||
| 10 p.m. | College basketball: Arizona vs. Santa Clara, FS1 | ||
| 11 p.m. | College basketball: Portland vs. UCLA, ESPN2 |
Good luck.
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