Football fans are going to be eating good, literally and figuratively, on Thanksgiving when AFC powerhouses Chiefs and Bills clash at Highmark Stadium.
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According to TMZ, rock enthusiasts will have something to look forward to during the Turkey Day broadcast, too.
Legendary rock band the Goo Goo Dolls will headline the halftime show of the marquee matchup, the NFL announced on Saturday.
"The Bills are bringing some hometown flavor to one of the biggest games of the season. Buffalo rock icons Goo Goo Dolls will headline a special halftime performance when the Bills host the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving Night at Highmark Stadium. The nationally televised matchup on NBC will showcase one of Western New York's most beloved bands on one of football's biggest stages," the press release read.
"Presented by M&T Bank, Goo Goo Dolls halftime performance will take place on the Bills Legends Deck. Creating a unique concert experience that can be seen throughout the stadium."
The Turkey Day matchup marks the first time that the Bills have hosted a Thanksgiving Day matchup.
For the Goo Goo Dolls, it will be the second time that the Grammy-nominated band has performed at halftime for an NFL Thanksgiving game. The pop-punk group previously performed during a Detroit Lions game in 2007.
Formed by John Rzeznik and Robby Takac in Buffalo, NY in 1986, the Goo Goo Dolls have become one of the world's most recognizable bands.
The band has sold over 15 million records worldwide. They boast nearly a dozen platinum and gold singles combined.
The Goo Goo Dolls hold the all-time radio record for "Most Top 10 Singles."
Earlier this year, they were nominated for "Best Throwback Song" at the American Music Awards.
NFL Has Found Massive Success on Thanksgiving
On Thanksgiving, the Goo Goo Dolls project to perform in front of millions of viewers.
Last year, the NFL Thanksgiving games averaged a record 44.7 million across a three-game slate.
Last year's Chiefs and Cowboys matchup on Thanksgiving was the second-most watched regular season game ever. The contest drew over 57 million viewers.
"Thanksgiving and NFL football have become synonymous," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. "We are grateful to our teams and broadcast partners for these incredible games. [We're] honored to be a part of so many families' holiday tradition.
