Bills, Bites & Big Wins: Our Week 13 Thanksgiving Spectacular
This week on Girlfriends + Football, the girlfriends gathered for a special Thanksgiving edition packed with holiday vibes, Hallmark romance, Week 13 predictions, and plenty of NFL chaos. If you missed the live show, here’s the full breakdown.
Opening Banter & Holiday Check-In
The episode kicked off with a wave of Thanksgiving energy; errands, travel, cooking pressure, family prep, and early winter darkness included. The girlfriends shared what their holiday weeks looked like across the country, balancing real life, football obsession, and the general chaos of November.
From “I’m doing my best, just work with me” to moment-by-moment survival stories, it was the perfect setup for a festive episode.
Thanksgiving Games Recap
The girlfriends jumped right into the trio of Turkey Day matchups, covering highs, lows, and emotional damage:
Detroit Lions
It was a tough one — the Lions came in as heavy favorites but struggled with turnovers, stalled drives, and costly mistakes. The girlfriends walked through the frustration and the lingering hope that Detroit can still bounce back.
Buffalo Bills
Beth had another “Football is Stupid” week and that was all she wanted to say about that.
San Francisco 49ers
There was cautious optimism and a sense that when the 49ers are healthy, they’re contenders in every game they touch.
Hallmark Review: Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story
With Thanksgiving comes holiday movies, and this week the girlfriends reviewed Hallmark’s new film featuring the Buffalo Bills.
The breakdown included:
The charm of small-town Buffalo traditions
Plenty of Bills branding
Predictable but delightful romance
The perfect background movie while cooking, cleaning, or decorating
Final consensus: cheesy, cute, and ideal seasonal comfort TV.
Rate the Fit: Thanksgiving Edition
As always, fashion took center stage.
And the winner is:
Christian McCaffrey in a houndstooth three-piece suit. A little extra, but that’s okay.
Cocktail & Mocktail of the Week
No Thanksgiving episode is complete without seasonal drinks.
This week brought:
🍸 The Cocktail:
A festive sip perfect for the holiday weekend.
🍹 The Mocktail:
A zero-proof option for late-night games, family gatherings, or surviving the in-laws.
Listeners are always invited to share their own drink creations for game day.
Week 13 Picks
With full stomachs and full schedules, the girlfriends moved into Week 13 predictions. Some picks were logical. Some were emotional. Some were made with the confidence of someone who definitely had dessert first.
But every choice was made with conviction and lots of laughter.
Closing Thoughts
The girlfriends wrapped the episode with gratitude for the community, holiday well-wishes, and excitement for the rest of the season.
Happy Thanksgiving from Girlfriends + Football!
Whether your team won or lost this week, we’re glad you spent part of your holiday with us.
Call to Action
Missed the live show?
Watch the full Thanksgiving Spectacular now on our YouTube channel!
Join us in the comments and tell us your Week 13 picks.
