Overview
- Jack White opened with “That’s How I’m Feeling” and closed with “Seven Nation Army,” bringing out Eminem for a mashup of “’Till I Collapse” with the White Stripes’ “Hello Operator.”
- The performance was the first under a multiyear arrangement placing Eminem and Paul Rosenberg in executive producer roles for the Lions’ Thanksgiving halftimes, with Jesse Collins Entertainment producing.
- Show organizers emphasized a Detroit-focused curation intended to reflect the city’s musical identity and values.
- Gospel star CeCe Winans performed the national anthem, and the team promoted a Feeding America donation initiative during the game.
- The Lions lost to the Packers 31–24, capping a day when the halftime show drew widespread attention independent of the game result.