NFL Christmas Day Schedule: Watch the Holiday Triple-Header Online

For those of us who live and breathe NFL football, Christmas Day comes bearing gifts in the form of a triple-header that’s sure to satisfy our craving for exciting gridiron action. This year, all three Christmas Day games are divisional showdowns, adding an extra layer of excitement to the mix.

The festivities kick off with an NFC East clash between the Washington Commanders (4-11) and the Dallas Cowboys (6-8-1). While both teams might be out of playoff contention, there’s still pride on the line, making this matchup worth watching.

Next up, the Detroit Lions (8-7) will try to keep their playoff hopes alive when they take on the Minnesota Vikings (7-8) in Minneapolis. With the Vikings missing J.J. McCarthy, the Lions see an opportunity to stay in the playoff race.

And in the grand finale, the Denver Broncos (12-3) will visit the eliminated Kansas City Chiefs (6-9). The Broncos, coming off their first loss in months, are still in the hunt for the top seed in the AFC, but they’ll need a strong performance against the Chiefs to secure their position.

On Christmas Day, three backup quarterbacks will be stepping into the starting role: Washington’s Josh Johnson, Minnesota’s Max Brosmer, and Denver’s Chris Oladokun, who will be making his NFL debut following season-ending injuries to Patrick Mahomes and Gardner Minshew.

If you’re wondering how to catch all the action on Christmas, here’s the rundown:

For the Cowboys vs. Commanders game, tune in to Netflix for the national broadcast. Local viewers in Dallas and Washington, D.C., can catch the game on CBS, while streaming is available on NFL+ on mobile devices.

The Lions vs. Vikings game will be an exclusive on Netflix, with local broadcasts in Detroit and Minneapolis on CBS. Similar to the first game, you can stream this matchup on NFL+.

As for the Broncos vs. Chiefs showdown, it will be nationally televised on Amazon Prime Video. If you’re in Denver or Kansas City, you can also watch it on your local ABC or NBC affiliate. And yes, you can stream this game on NFL+ as well.

So mark your calendars, set your reminders, and get ready to enjoy a full day of NFL action this Christmas. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season, whether you’re cheering for your favorite team or just relishing the joy of the game.