When was the first NFL Christmas game? Early history of the holiday
That changed in 1971 with the divisional round of the playoffs starting on Christmas with two games, starting with Vikings-Cowboys. The Minnesota Vikings hosted the defending NFC champion Dallas Cowboys for the NFL's first Christmas game on Dec. 25 ...
Will any running back match Alvin Kamara's historic Christmas Day game?
There are some really good running backs playing on Christmas Day, but can they get close to Alvin Kamara’s historic performance against the Vikings?
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.
NFL on Christmas: Chiefs involved in one of the greatest playoff games in league history
The NFL on Christmas doesn't have quite the history of Thanksgiving, but the holiday did feature one of the greatest playoff games in league history.
What NFL teams play on Christmas? Your guide to holiday football in 2024
For the fifth consecutive season, NFL games will be played on Christmas. The Christmas NFL games are quickly becoming a staple of the holiday season. 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.
Are There Any NFL Games on Christmas Today? Holiday Schedule Includes 5 Days of Football
Christmas used to be synonymous with the NBA. However, Roger Goodell’s aggressive takeover of the holiday continues this year with two marquee matchups on Dec. 25. With five days of NFL football during Week 17,
Christmas NFL games open thread
All of us here at Cincy Jungle are wishing you and your family a merry Christmas! We’ve got a pair of NFL games on deck today. First up are the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers, followed by the Houston Texans taking on the Baltimore Ravens.
Christmas Day NFL games: Schedule, how to watch, history
NFL on Christmas Day games are becoming a tradition. This year, the Chiefs will play the Steelers, and the Ravens will take on the Texans.
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Vikings injury updates on Harrison Smith, Jalen Redmond, Ivan Pace Jr. for Week 17 vs. Packers
S Harrison Smith . The aforementioned veteran safety was listed as “did not participate” (DNP) on Wednesday’s injury report.
Christmas will be brief for the Packers as they prepare to face Minnesota on Sunday
Wednesday is Christmas Day but for the Packers, it’s just another day − actually four days before taking on the Vikings. All ...
Packers’ Matt LaFleur on ‘The Wave,’ Vikings, Christmas, Unfinished Business
After beating the New Orleans Saints on Monday, the Green Bay Packers face the challenge of getting ready for the powerhouse ...
NFL Week 17 picks, predictions for every game (Straight-Up and ATS): Vikings keep dream alive
It's Christmas week for NFL Week 17, which means the longest slate of games that we'll have this seasons. We get the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Pittsburgh ...
D.J. Wonnum has come a long way since last Christmas: ‘I’m gonna get through whatever’
Wonnum tore his quad on Christmas Eve last year and after multiple hurdles in his return, he was back on the field in Week 10 ...
Vikings' Daniel Jones gives former Giants teammates Christmas gifts despite being released: report
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Daniel Jones bought his former Giants offensive linemen Christmas gifts despite being released ...
Lions' Dan Campbell and His Family Wore Very On-Brand Christmas Sweaters
Never one to back down from a fourth-down offensive play, Dan Campbell isn’t one to hesitate wearing an unorthodox Christmas ...
Top surprise Christmas gifts of 2024 NFL season: Sam Darnold for Vikings, Saquon Barkley for Eagles and more
QB: Sam Darnold. Cast off by multiple franchises, Darnold has found new life as the surprisingly resilient and authoritative ...
Vikings Make Major Announcement Ahead of Critical Game With Packers
The Minnesota Vikings' playoff future is in their collective hands with two monster games remaining against elite NFC North ...