Ezekiel Ansah has a knack for saving his best performances for NFL's Thanksgiving matchups. His latest exploits this afternoon in a 23-16 loss to the Chicago Bears, saw him reach the top of the all-time "Thanksgiving" sack list. The defensive end's new record stands at 8.5, eclipsing the old mark held by Hall of Famer Randy White of the 1978 Super Bowl-winning Dallas Cowboys.
What makes Ezekiel Ansah most impressive is that he is coming off a lengthy bid in the infirmary. Today's game against the Chicago Bears marked the first time Ansah had taken regular snaps since his November 4th return.
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The hallmark "Thanksgiving" moment in his career came against the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 26, 2015, when he entered a one-on-one matchup with Pro Bowl lineman Lane Johnson. On that day, Ansah was far too much for Johnson to handle, resulting in a 3.5 sack performance he chalked up to unmitigated "personal" factors. The unlucky recipient of his defensive onslaught was Mark Sanchez - Today it was Chicago's second-string quarterback Chase Daniel, albeit in a losing effort for the Lions.
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With the loss, the Detroit Lions fall to 4-7, in what many would call a "season to forget," former Patriots' coach Matt Patricia's first in charge. The win steadies Chicago's pace at the top of the NFC North.
