NFL Christmas Day Games 2025: How to Watch 3 Matchups on Netflix and Amazon Prime

What's better than Christmas football? Three Christmas football games. For the second consecutive year, the NFL's holiday tradition is back, and since Christmas Day falls on a Thursday, fans get an all-day slate of matchups. This marks the second season of the league's three-year deal with Netflix to stream holiday games, with a third matchup airing on Amazon Prime as part of its regular Thursday Night Football lineup.

Cowboys at Commanders: An NFC East Rivalry for Pride

The day kicks off with two teams whose playoff hopes have long since vanished. The Dallas Cowboys (6-8-1) are officially eliminated after a mid-season collapse erased a promising three-game winning streak. For the Washington Commanders (4-11), the season has been even tougher, defined by a string of injuries, most notably to star quarterback Jayden Daniels. With little more than bragging rights on the line, you can watch this matchup on Netflix at 1 p.m. EST.

Lions at Vikings: Detroit's Fading Playoff Hopes

The second game features an NFC North showdown where one team is clinging to its postseason life. After a dominant 15–2 season last year, the Detroit Lions now sit at 8–7, ravaged by injuries and a coaching exodus. To keep their faint hopes alive, the Lions must win out and get help from other teams, a scenario that seems increasingly unlikely. Their opponents, the Minnesota Vikings, have already been eliminated from playoff contention. This must-win game for Detroit airs on Netflix at 4:30 p.m. EST.

Broncos at Chiefs: A New King in the AFC West?

The primetime finale could decide the AFC West crown. In a stunning turn of events, the Kansas City Chiefs are not only missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014 but are also headed for a losing season. The dynasty's collapse was sealed when quarterback Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL, ending his season. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos (12–3) control their own destiny. A win over the Chiefs would clinch their first division title since 2015. This divisional clash will stream on Amazon Prime at 8:15 p.m. EST.