Kenny Stills explains the unwritten rules of Thanksgiving football

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills has outlined the unwritten rules of Thanksgiving football.

Another great Thanksgiving tradition is the annual family football game. The game usually ranges from flag to touch, and family pride is all on the line during the big contest.

One person who used to be a big Thanksgiving family football player is Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills. Before he was catching passes from Ryan Tannehill, Stills was catching passes from other members of his family on Thanksgiving day.

However just like the NFL, there are rules to be had during a Thanksgiving football game. Odds are the rules are probably enforced better by your uncle than an NFL ref, but that’s a story for another day.

For the Win decided to interview Kenny Stills about the unwritten rules of Thanksgiving football.

The way Kenny Stills describes Thanksgiving football with the family makes it seem just like a real game. There are really three big things that make up the unwritten rules of Thanksgiving football according to Kenny Stills.

There’s really only three things needed for Thanksgiving football according to Stills: 1. Bragging rights, 2. Stretching  and 3. The need for only one play. It’s simple and to the point, but it’s still very much a competitive atmosphere depending on the family. There is way more than one play in the NFL, but the bragging rights and stretching are two things that are extensive in football. Those pro philosophies can make their way to the backyard.

While a good competitive game is always fun on Thanksgiving, Stills understands the root of the importance of the family Thanksgiving game, and that is to have a good time.