What NFL Teams Play on Christmas Day 2021?

The NFL has announced the schedule for the 2021 season, and Christmas Day falls on a Saturday this year. So which teams will be playing on Christmas Day?

Introduction

Christmas Day is one of the biggest days on the NFL calendar. This year, there are four games scheduled for the holiday, featuring some of the league’s best teams.

The Dallas Cowboys will take on the Philadelphia Eagles in a battle for first place in the NFC East. The Houston Texans will face off against the Indianapolis Colts in a crucial AFC South matchup. The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Green Bay Packers in a key NFC North showdown. And finally, the San Francisco 49ers will take on the Los Angeles Rams in a battle for control of the NFC West.

So if you’re looking for some Christmas Day NFL action, here are the teams that will be playing on December 25th.

NFL Teams That Have Played on Christmas in the Past

While Christmas is typically a time for family, friends, and relaxation, some NFL teams have had to spend the holiday playing a game. In the past, NFL teams that have played on Christmas Day include the Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, and Dallas Cowboys. This year, there are no NFL games scheduled for Christmas Day.

Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys have played on Christmas Day four times in their history, including three times in the last four seasons. In 2016, they beat the Detroit Lions 42-21. In 2017, they lost to the Seattle Seahawks 21-12. In 2018, they beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-20. And in 2019, they beat the Los Angeles Rams 44-21.

Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers have played on Christmas four times in team history. The first time was in 1950, when they beat the Detroit Lions, 27-21. Most recently, they played on Christmas Day in 2016, beating the Minnesota Vikings, 38-25.

Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins have played on Christmas four times in team history, most recently in 2017. The Dolphins are 2-2 on Christmas, with their last win coming in 2000. The Dolphins will not play on Christmas in 2021.

New York Jets

In 1971, the Jets played the Miami Dolphins on Christmas Day in a game that would go down in history as the “Snow Bowl.” The contest was played in a blizzard and featured several inches of snow on the field. The Jets won the game, 27-14.

NFL Teams That Will Play on Christmas in 2021

The NFL has not announced which teams will play on Christmas Day in 2021, but there are a few that are rumored to be playing. The Los Angeles Rams and the Dallas Cowboys are two of the teams that are rumored to be playing. The Rams are scheduled to play the Cowboys on December 26, 2021, which is the day after Christmas.

Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens are a professional American football team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) North division. The team played its home games at M&T Bank Stadium from 1996 to 2019 before moving to its current home ground, SoFi Stadium, in Inglewood, California, for the 2020 season. The Ravens were established in 1996, when Art Modell, who was then the owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced plans to relocate his franchise to Baltimore. As part of a settlement between Modell, the city of Cleveland, and the other NFL teams, Modell was required to leave the Browns’ history and colors in Cleveland; his then-current team would play as an expansion team under new ownership. The Ravens have qualified for the NFL playoffs 11 times since 2000, with two Super Bowl victories (Super Bowl XXXV and Super Bowl XLVII), two AFC Championship titles (2000 and 2012), 15 playoff victories (11th all-time), and four AFC North division championships (2003–2006zza495900e0-1f65-4def-bdce-b514eedb5326). The Ravens organization was led by general manager Ozzie Newsome from 1996 until his retirement after the 2018 season; he was succeeded by Eric DeCosta. Head coach John Harbaugh has held the same position since 2008; he is one of just six head coaches who have coached their current team for at least 12 seasons.

Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago. The Bears compete in the National Football League as a member club of the league’s National Football Conference North division. The Bears have won nine NFL Championships, including one Super Bowl, and hold the NFL record for the most enshrinees in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the most retired jersey numbers. They have also recorded more victories than any other franchise since the NFL’s founding in 1920.

Los Angeles Rams

The Los Angeles Rams are set to take on the Seattle Seahawks on Christmas Day in 2021. This will be the first time the Rams have played on Christmas Day since 1949, when they defeated the Detroit Lions 14-3. The Rams have a long history of playing on Christmas Day, as they have played in 19 Christmas games and have a record of 12-7 in those games. The Seahawks, on the other hand, are set to play in their first ever Christmas game and will be looking to make a statement against their division rivals.

Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers will play on Christmas Day in 2021. This will be their first Christmas Day game since 2000, when they defeated the Baltimore Ravens 16-13. The Steelers have a long history of playing on Christmas, dating back to their first game in 1961 against the New York Giants.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the NFL teams that play on Christmas Day 2021 are the Minnesota Vikings, the New England Patriots, the San Francisco 49ers, and the Seattle Seahawks.