We Rank Every Thanksgiving Side So You Don’t Have To

Send us Fan MailThe table is set, the takes are hot, and the bracket is ruthless. We kicked off with holiday power rankings and quickly slid into a 16-seed Thanksgiving sides tournament that delivered chaos, nostalgia, and one undeniable truth: mashed potatoes are the anchor of the American plate. From sweet potato casserole’s early exit to dinner rolls beating cornbread, and a scandalous upset where deviled eggs outlast mac and cheese, we argued with receipts—recipes, textures, and real-world presence on actual Thanksgiving tables.Stuffing (or dressing, depending on your ZIP code) got a deep dive, including a sausage-sage-cornbread method that balances crispy edges with soft, savory centers. Cranberry sauce took the stand—jellied, ribbed-from-the-can slices versus whole berry—and simple seasoned green beans reminded everyone that not every side needs a casserole blanket. Dessert gave us the classic pie showdown, with pumpkin edging through to face the inevitable finals boss. In the end, potatoes took the crown, because they hold the turkey, carry the gravy, and make every bite better.After the plates, we sprinted into sports. Coaching carousel whispers around Lane Kiffin, NIL-era realities, and the legacy math that keeps Urban Meyer mythology alive. This season’s college football parity got its due—no unbeatable giant, plenty of landmines, and betting lines that look too loud when injuries hit. Kentucky’s bowl path runs through a redshirt freshman growing up fast, while early college hoops check-ins for Louisville, Kentucky, and Ohio State prove November form is messy but meaningful. We even squeezed in a bathroom etiquette PSA you’ll remember in every public restroom and wrapped with wrestling nostalgia—Cena’s Raw, a Terry Funk salute, and plans to hit OVW live.Pull up a chair, laugh with us, and weigh in on the bracket. Follow, share with a friend who has strong Thanksgiving opinions, and drop your must-have side in a review.