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NFL, Christmas and Thanksgiving Day games

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 15h

What NFL teams play on Christmas? Your guide to holiday football in 2024

It's time to kick up your feet with a glass of eggnog and watch four teams who have clinched a spot in the AFC playoff picture duke it out. The Kansas City Chiefs hit the road to play the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first game of the day.

Can NFL players refuse to play on Christmas Day?

Christmas Day games were first played in the NFL in 1971. However, there has been significant opposition, and they are not an annual occurrence.

Yahoo! Sports · 17h

NFL Christmas games history: Everything to know about football tradition on the holiday

The first NFL Christmas game happened in the 1971-72 playoffs with the Minnesota Vikings hosting the Dallas Cowboys and the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Miami Dolphins. Both road teams won that day with the Cowboys earning a 20-12 win en route to a Super Bowl win and Miami gutting out a 27-24 double-overtime victory.

Mariah Carey NFL Christmas spot sparks mixed reactions

The Mirror · 23m

Mariah Carey sparks fury as livid fans spot glaring problem with her NFL Christmas match performance

Mariah Carey has been accused of lip syncing after she performed her hit single All I Want For Christmas Is You during the NFL Christmas game on Friday

NBC News on MSN · 9h

Mariah Carey kicks off Netflix's NFL doubleheader with Christmas cheer

The Queen of Christmas brought the holiday spirit to Netflix's NFL doubleheader Wednesday. Mariah Carey opened the streaming giant's Christmas game day broadcasts with a recorded performance of "All I Want for Christmas Is You.

USA Today · 10h

Mariah Carey NFL Christmas spot sparks mixed reactions: 'Feels like a Netflix commercial'

Mariah Carey is practically synonymous with Christmas at this point. So it should be no surprise she'd be a part of the NFL Christmas Gameday special.

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NFL Christmas games odds: Spreads, moneylines, over/under for holiday matchups

The NFL is starting a new tradition with its Christmas doubleheader. Here's a look at who's favored in the Steelers-Chiefs ...

USA Today on MSN17h

When was the first NFL Christmas game? Early history of the holiday

For the fourth year in a row, there are NFL games on Christmas. This year is a doubleheader featuring four AFC playoff ...

11h

Patrick Mahomes criticizes the NFL for the holiday game marathon, but promises to shine against the Steelers

The Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up for their third game in just 11 days, a challenging stretch caused by the NFL's ...

5h

Netflix is hosting the NFL and Beyoncé. But is its tech ready for prime time?

The streaming giant is moving deeper into live programming but faces questions about its ability to host real-time events ...

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Ravens-Texans Christmas Day Football: Special FanDuel Promo Code Unlocks $250 Holiday Bonus

Unlock a $250 FanDuel holiday bonus by betting on the Ravens vs. Texans Christmas Day showdown with this special promo code.

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The MMQB Reviews Hallmark’s ‘Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story’

When the NFL and the movie making juggernaut joined forces, our resident Hallmark Christmas connoisseur had his antenna up.

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Chicago Bears’ holiday wishlist for 2025: The right head coach and O-line for Caleb Williams

The Bears' wish list for 2025 is long. They need a lot of help to support Caleb Williams. Plus, our preview and picks for ...

AtoZ Sports on MSN1d

Latest NFL mock draft has the Bears giving Caleb Williams more than one Christmas present he'd love to have in 2025

The Chicago Bears have a lot of work to do this offseason to continue building this roster around rookie quarterback Caleb ...

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