NFL fans loved the performance by saxophonist Mike Phillips before the Detroit Lions–Chicago Bears Thanksgiving game today.
As per NFL tradition, the Detroit Lions are hosting the first of three Thanksgiving Thursday games at Ford Field. Jared Goff and company are looking to deliver the Detroit faithful their first Thanksgiving W since the 2016 season.
Before kickoff, Phillips performed a saxophone rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner:
This saxophone rendition of the National Anthem World from Mike Phillips is INCREDIBLE. 🎷
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Phillips’ beautiful performance on the saxophone led to universal praise from football fans on X/Twitter:
“Saxophone setting the tone for Thanksgiving football 🎷🔥 Who needs turkey when you’ve got vibes like this?,” one user wrote.
“Incredible! They need to do this more often! Very talented saxophonist doing circular breathing while he is playing,” another fan wrote.
“It was legendary! holding that last note for as long as he did,” a fan said.
“What an instrumental version of our National Anthem This was a sweet rendition,” said another.
“I was vibin to it that was dope !!,” commented one fan.
“That was so moving!,” said another.
“So good…got a little teary eyed,” a fan wrote.
“Mike Phillips absolutely nails it with this soulful saxophone rendition! Truly an unforgettable take on the National Anthem,” another said.
Not that he needs a reminder, but another wonderful job by Mr. Phillips on the saxophone.
Detroit Lions Are Pushing Closer To NFC North Division Crown
The Lions and defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs share the best record in football at 10-1 heading into this week’s slate of games. The Lions are a game up on the Minnesota Vikings (9-2) and Philadelphia Eagles (9-2) for the NFC’s top seed.
A victory over Chicago today would push Detroit even closer to their second straight division crown. Keep in mind that they play the Vikings again in Week 18.
