The NFL's Christmas Games Are Here—And the Stakes Are Sky-High
The NFL's Christmas lineup features compelling matchups and narratives of redemption and rivalry, promising to impact the trajectory of several teams' seasons.
The NFL has made Christmas a marquee event, and this year's slate brings rematches and redemption narratives that could define entire seasons.
DEC. 24 — CHRISTMAS EVE
Texans @ Eagles
Spread: Eagles -2.5
Moneyline: Eagles -135, Texans +114
O/U: 41.5
Two franchises arrived at the playoffs brimming with confidence last season—and collapsed when it mattered most. The defending champion Eagles fell at home to San Francisco. Houston's C.J. Stroud threw four interceptions in a divisional-round loss to New England. For both Stroud and Jalen Hurts, this matchup carries an unmistakable message: prove yourself or be doubted.
DEC. 25 — CHRISTMAS DAY
Packers @ Bears
Spread: Bears -1.5
Moneyline: Bears -118, Packers -102
O/U: 47.5
An NFC North slugfest with recent blood between them. The Bears and Packers split regular-season matchups, then Chicago stunned Green Bay 31-27 in the wild-card round despite trailing 21-3 at halftime. Now Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams enter their second season together after capturing the division in their first.
Bills @ Broncos
Spread: Bills -1.5
Moneyline: Bills -125, Broncos +105
O/U: 46.5
A rematch of last season's AFC divisional-round thriller—Denver won 33-30 in overtime, but the victory came at a steep cost. Bo Nix suffered a season-ending injury in that game, a loss many believe derailed Denver's championship run. The Broncos added wide receiver Jaylen Waddle this offseason. Buffalo countered with D.J. Moore.
Rams @ Seahawks
Spread: Seahawks -1.5
Moneyline: Seahawks -120, Rams +100
O/U: 47.5
This is Christmas football at its finest. The NFC West's two powerhouses meet again. Last year, they traded victories—Rams won 21-19 in Los Angeles, Seahawks won 38-37 in overtime in Seattle. Seattle then knocked off the Rams 31-27 in the NFC Championship and won the Super Bowl over New England.
The Rams carry +800 Super Bowl odds as preseason favorites. Seattle sits second at +950. Christmas games don't get bigger than this.
