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?
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.
NFL Christmas games history: Everything to know about football tradition on the holiday
This marks the fourth season in a row with multiple NFL games on Christmas but it hasn't always been that way. For decades, the NFL avoided games on the holiday. Here's a full history of the NFL on Christmas.
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.
Vikings’ playoff hopes (and Super Bowl dreams?) may come down to these concerns
Minnesota is 13-2 and fighting for the No. 1 seed. But there are several significant concerns with this team as the playoffs ...
Packers-Vikings Injury Report: One Starter Returns
Help could be on the way for the Green Bay Packers’ secondary for Sunday’s NFC North showdown at the Minnesota Vikings. Yes, ...
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Vikings' Kevin O’Connell sends message to Sam Darnold doubters ahead of playoffs
Darnold has helped turn the Vikings into one of the biggest surprises of the NFL season, but he continues to be hounded by ...
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Latest NFL Mock Draft gives the Minnesota Vikings a wonderful Christmas present that Brian Flores will love
The Minnesota Vikings are in an interesting spot when it comes to the NFL Draft. How are they going to handle their needs?
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 ...
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 ...
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' 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 ...
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 ...