Is There A NFL Game On Christmas Day?
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It’s that time of year again! Christmas is just around the corner, and with it comes the age-old question: is there a NFL game on Christmas Day?
Introduction
It’s that time of year again! Christmas is just around the corner, and with it comes the age-old question – is there a NFL game on Christmas Day?
The answer, unfortunately, is no. There are no NFL games scheduled for Christmas Day this year. However, there are plenty of other sporting events taking place on December 25th, so you won’t be left without anything to watch!
Boxing Day falls on December 26th this year, and there are two NFL games scheduled for that day. The first game is between the Buffalo Bills and the New England Patriots, and the second game is between the Miami Dolphins and the Pittsburgh Steelers. So if you’re looking for some NFL action on Boxing Day, you’ll be able to catch it then!
A Brief History of the NFL on Christmas
The NFL has been playing regular season games on Christmas Day since 1941, with a few exceptions. In 2009, they began playing games on Saturday as well, but Christmas remains one of the most popular days for NFL football.
The first Christmas Day game was between the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions. The Bears won, 7-3. In the years since then, there have been some classic match-ups on Christmas Day. In 1971, the Miami Dolphins beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 in what is considered one of the greatest games in NFL history. The Dolphins went on to win Super Bowl VI that year.
In 1977, the Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings 14-10 in what is known as the “Hail Mary” game. With 16 seconds left in the game and down by 4 points, Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach threw a 50-yard pass to Drew Pearson that was caught in traffic for a touchdown. The Cowboys went on to win Super Bowl XII that year.
In recent years, there have been some very high-scoring games on Christmas Day. In 2012, the Houston Texans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-31 in overtime. In 2016, the Oakland Raiders beat the Indianapolis Colts 33-25. And in 2017, the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Oakland Raiders 19-10.
So if you’re wondering if there will be any NFL games on Christmas Day this year, the answer is most likely yes!
The NFL’s Christmas Day Schedule
In years past, the NFL has generally avoided scheduling games on Christmas Day, opting instead to allow players and fans to spend the holiday with their families. However, in recent years the league has begun to embrace the holiday tradition by scheduling a few marquee match-ups on Christmas Day. Here is a look at the NFL’s Christmas Day schedule for 2019:
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints – 4:25pm ET
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots – 8:20pm ET
Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers – 1:00pm ET
Oakland Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers – 8:20pm ET
What to Watch For on Christmas Day
No matter what team you’re rooting for, or whether you’re more interested in the football or the commercials, everyone can agree that the best part of Christmas Day is gathering around the TV with friends and family to watch the big game.
This year, there are several tantalizing match-ups that are sure to make for great television. In the early game, division rivals the Chicago Bears will take on the Green Bay Packers. This is always a heated contest, and with both teams currently at the top of their respective divisions, it’s sure to be a close one.
Later in the day, two of the best teams in the AFC will face off as the Baltimore Ravens take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. These two teams have a long-standing rivalry, and with both teams looking like Super Bowl contenders this year, it should be a great game.
Finally, in prime time, last year’s Super Bowl champions, the New England Patriots, will take on the defending NFC champions, the Los Angeles Rams. This game is sure to be a high-scoring affair between two of the league’s best offenses.
So whether you’re a die-hard football fan or just looking for something to watch between Christmas dinner and dessert, be sure to tune in for some great games on Christmas Day.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there is no NFL game on Christmas day.
