Who Plays NFL Football on Christmas Day?
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Wondering who plays NFL football on Christmas Day? Here’s a complete list of every NFL game scheduled for December 25, 2017.
Introduction
Christmas Day is one of the biggest days on the NFL schedule. Every year, there are several marquee matchups that take place on December 25th. This year is no different, as there are several great games to choose from. So, if you’re looking for some holiday football action, here are the NFL games that will be played on Christmas Day.
The History of the NFL on Christmas
The National Football League has a long history of playing games on Christmas Day. The first NFL game on Christmas Day was played in 1921, when the Chicago Bears defeated the Chicago Cardinals 7-6. Since then, there have been dozens of NFL games played on Christmas Day, with some years featuring multiple games.
In recent years, the NFL has made a concerted effort to make sure there is at least one marquee matchup on Christmas Day. This usually involves teams with national followings, such as the Dallas Cowboys or Green Bay Packers. In 2016, for example, the Packers took on the Minnesota Vikings in what was one of the most highly-anticipated games of the entire season.
The NFL is not the only professional sports league to play games on Christmas Day. The NBA has been playing games on December 25 since 1947, and Major League Baseball has also held games on Christmas Day on occasion. However, neither of these leagues have the same tradition of playing on Christmas Day as the NFL does.
The Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team that plays in the National Football League (NFL). The Cowboys compete in the NFC East division of the NFL. They are headquartered in Frisco, Texas, and play their home games at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, which opened in 2009. The stadium took the place of the Cowboys’ previous home, Texas Stadium, which served as their home from 1971 to 2008.
The Cowboys are the most valuable sports franchise in the world, worth an estimated $4 billion. As of 2019, they are also the second-most valuable franchise in the NFL after the New England Patriots.
The Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the most iconic NFL teams, and they have a long history of playing on Christmas Day. The team has played on Christmas Day every year since 1961, with the exception of 1963. In recent years, the Steelers have become known for their tradition of playing on Christmas Eve, which has become known as the “Steelers Rule.”
The Los Angeles Rams
The Los Angeles Rams are an American football team that plays in the National Football League (NFL). The Rams play their home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. The Rams franchise was founded in 1936 as the Cleveland Rams in Cleveland, Ohio. The franchise moved to Los Angeles in 1946 and played their home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Rams franchise moved to St. Louis, Missouri in 1995 and played their home games at the Edward Jones Dome. The Rams moved back to Los Angeles prior to the 2016 season and will play their home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum until their new stadium is built in Inglewood, California.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there are a few teams that have a history of playing on Christmas Day. The Dallas Cowboys have played the most games on Christmas Day, with 9 total appearances. The Pittsburgh Steelers have the next most appearances with 8, followed by the Miami Dolphins with 7.
