What NFL Teams Play on Christmas?

It’s that time of year again! Get ready for some Christmas football with this list of NFL teams playing on December 25th.

Introduction

NFL teams playing on Christmas
The National Football League (NFL) schedule for Christmas Day calls for two games to be played. They are the Baltimore Ravens at the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Rams at the Seattle Seahawks.

History of NFL Teams Playing on Christmas

Christmas and football have been intertwined ever since the NFL’s inaugural season in 1920. That year, the Chicago Bears hosted the first ever NFL game on December 25th. The tradition has continued ever since, with at least one NFL game being played on Christmas every year. Here’s a look at the history of NFL teams playing on Christmas.

The First NFL Game on Christmas

The first NFL game on Christmas Day was played in 1934, between the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears. The game was played at the Lions’ home stadium, Briggs Stadium, in front of a crowd of 26,000 fans. The Lions won the game, 19-16.

In subsequent years, several more NFL games have been played on Christmas Day, although it is not a regular occurrence. Some of the most memorable games include the “Snow Bowl” between the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots in 1982 (which the Dolphins won), and the “Miracle at Meadowlands” game between the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles in 1978 (which the Eagles won).

The First NFL Game on Christmas Eve

The first NFL game on Christmas Eve was played in 1971 between the Miami Dolphins and the Dallas Cowboys. The game was broadcast on national television, but it was not well received by viewers. Many people were upset that the game was taking away from the traditional Christmas celebration.

The NFL continued to schedule games on Christmas Eve for a few more years, but eventually stopped due to poor ratings and public outcry. However, in recent years, the league has begun to schedule games on Christmas Day. This is usually done in order to accommodate fans who are unable to travel on Christmas Eve.

The first NFL game on Christmas Day was played in 2006 between the Indianapolis Colts and the San Diego Chargers. The game was broadcast on national television and received good ratings. Since then, the NFL has continued to schedule games on Christmas Day, and they have become some of the most popular games of the season.

The First NFL Game on Christmas Day

The NFL has a long tradition of playing games on Christmas Day, dating back to its very first season in 1920. The first NFL game ever played on Christmas Day was a matchup between the Buffalo All-Americans and the Canton Bulldogs, two of the league’s original teams. The game was played in snow and was quite a spectacle, with fans even throwing snowballs at the players!

The game was originally scheduled for Thanksgiving Day, but was moved to Christmas Day because the Canton Bulldogs were already scheduled to play another game on Thanksgiving. This made it the only NFL game played on Christmas Day that year.

In the years since, several other NFL teams have played on Christmas Day, including the Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, and Dallas Cowboys.

The Teams That Play on Christmas

The NFL schedule for Christmas this year is set and there are a few games on the holiday. The teams playing are the Baltimore Ravens, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Los Angeles Rams, and the San Francisco ers. These are all great teams and it will be a great way to spend Christmas day.

The Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys have become synonymous with Christmas. They have played on the holiday more times than any other team in the NFL, and their games are always featured prominently on television. The team’s tradition of excellence on the field has made them one of the most popular teams in the league, and their fans are some of the most loyal in all of sports.

The Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team based in the Miami metropolitan area. The Dolphins compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league’s American Football Conference (AFC) East division. The team plays its home games at Hard Rock Stadium in the northern suburb of Miami Gardens, Florida. The Dolphins and the New England Patriots are the only two NFL teams to play their home games in South Florida.

The Dolphins were founded by attorney-stranded college football coach George Wilson, who was looking for a way to keep his players busy during the offseason. The team began play in 1966 as an expansion team in the American Football League (AFL), and joined the NFL as part of the AFL-NFL merger in 1970. The merge put Wilson’s team in the AFC East, where they have remained ever since.

The Dolphins have had moderate success throughout their history, winning two Super Bowls (VII and VIII), but have also suffered some long periods of mediocrity including an 0–14 season in 2007. They are one of only five current NFL teams to have not won a division title since realignment began in 2002. However, they have qualified for the playoffs six times since 2007 and won their most recent division title in 2016.

The Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles have a long and storied history, dating back to their founding in 1933. The Eagles have won three NFL Championships (1948, 1949, and 1960) and have been to the Super Bowl twice (1980 and 2004), but have yet to win the big game. The Eagles are currently one of the most successful teams in the NFL, having made the playoffs in four of the last five seasons. Christmas has not always been kind to the Eagles, as they have only played on the holiday once in their history. That came in 1933, when they lost to the New York Giants 26-7.

Conclusion

The bottom line is that if you want to watch NFL football on Christmas Day, you will most likely be able to find a game or two to watch. However, there is no guarantee that any particular team will be playing, so it is always best to check the schedule in advance.