Kyle Orton runs the offensive huddle. (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images)
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Broncos 26, Giants 6: Kyle Orton drove Denver on six scoring drives, Matt Prater kicked four field goals as the Broncos beat the Giants 26-6.
Orton went 18-for-28 for 245 yards and one touchdown.
The only slip-up of the night came from Broncos coach Josh McDaniels, who accidently swore on live TV. As he chastised his players on the sideline, the NFL Network showed a clip of McDaniels, who yelled at his players: "All we're trying to do is win a (expletive) game!"
In an interview with The Associated Press and the Denver Post, Eric Weinberger, executive producer of the NFL Network, apologized to viewers and to McDaniels for the "terrible mistake."
Packers 34, Lions 12: Aaron Rodgers matched a career high with three touchdown passes and Green Bay beat Detroit, giving the Packers three straight wins and improving their playoff prospects.
Matthew Stafford, playing with a sore non-throwing shoulder, threw one touchdown pass and four interceptions. The Lions lost their sixth straight game on Thanksgiving, setting a franchise record. They are now 33-35-2 on the holiday since 1934.
Cowboys 24, Raiders 7: Despite a back injury sustained four days before, Dallas QB Romo threw for 309 yards. He got more than 100 yards receiving from each of his two favorite targets, Miles Austin and Jason Witten, and threw a touchdown to his highest-paid receiver, Roy Williams.
Romo is now 4-0 in Thanksgiving starts. He was an efficient 18 of 29 with two touchdown passes and no turnovers.
And if you want even more NFL (and who wouldn't?), read Sam Farmer's NFL picks for Week 12.
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I can't believe not ONE of you Bears fans posted a comment about this IMPRESSIVE win on Turkey day by the DENVER BRONCOS! It really shows your true character. You should be happy for Kyle as he has found a new home! Well, the game was a total blowout of the Giants - I mean why did they even show up, right? Denver kicked their butts all the way back to New York with butt-stomping they won't soon forget! A great game. Now come on Bears fans - lets hear it for Kyle and the Broncs!