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When was the first NFL Christmas game? Early history of the holiday

That changed in 1971 with the divisional round of the playoffs starting on Christmas with two games, starting with Vikings-Cowboys. The Minnesota Vikings hosted the defending NFC champion Dallas Cowboys for the NFL's first Christmas game on Dec. 25 ...

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NFL Christmas games history: Everything to know about football tradition on the holiday

The first NFL Christmas game happened in the 1971-72 playoffs with the Minnesota Vikings hosting the Dallas Cowboys and the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Miami Dolphins. Both road teams won that day with the Cowboys earning a 20-12 win en route to a Super Bowl win and Miami gutting out a 27-24 double-overtime victory.

Yahoo! Sports · 7h

NFL on Christmas: Chiefs involved in one of the greatest playoff games in league history

The NFL on Christmas doesn't have quite the history of Thanksgiving, but the holiday did feature one of the greatest playoff games in league history.

Christian Watsons knee injury a bruise

Green Bay Packers On SI on MSN · 14h

Packers’ Matt LaFleur on ‘The Wave,’ Vikings, Christmas, Unfinished Business

After beating the New Orleans Saints on Monday, the Green Bay Packers face the challenge of getting ready for the powerhouse Minnesota Vikings

ESPN on MSN · 23h

Packers' Matt LaFleur: Christian Watson's knee injury a bruise

Tests on Packers wide receiver Christian Watson's left knee showed no structural damage, coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday.

FanSided on MSN · 1d

Matt LaFleur's Christian Watson Injury Update Will Concern Packers Fans

The Green Bay Packers won their second-straight game on Monday night, defeating the New Orleans Saints 34-0 at Lambeau Field. It was a dominating performance on both sides of the ball, as the Packers clinched a playoff berth for the second straight and the fifth time in the last six years of Matt LaFleur's tenure.

Vikings keep dream alive

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NFL Week 17 picks, predictions for every game (Straight-Up and ATS): Vikings keep dream alive

Full NFL predictions for every Week 17 game with picks straight-up and ATS, including the huge Packers-Vikings showdown on Sunday but not before we get Chiefs-Steelers and much more on Christmas and throughout the week.

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 16h

Chiefs at Steelers: Predictions, picks, odds for NFL Week 17 game

Predictions and picks for the 2024 NFL Week 17 matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

NFL Week 17 playoff scenarios: Lions, Chiefs can clinch byes

Only 19 NFL teams still harbor playoff hopes with two weeks left to play, the fewest since there were only 17 such teams in 2019. Detroit Lions (13-2) The Lions will clinch the NFC North, a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs with a win over the San Francisco 49ers plus a Minnesota Vikings loss to the Green Bay Packers.

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Christmas will be brief for the Packers as they prepare to face Minnesota on Sunday

Wednesday is Christmas Day but for the Packers, it’s just another day − actually four days before taking on the Vikings. All ...

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Lions' Dan Campbell and His Family Wore Very On-Brand Christmas Sweaters

Never one to back down from a fourth-down offensive play, Dan Campbell isn’t one to hesitate wearing an unorthodox Christmas ...

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Vikings' Kevin O’Connell sends message to Sam Darnold doubters ahead of playoffs

Darnold has helped turn the Vikings into one of the biggest surprises of the NFL season, but he continues to be hounded by ...

Which NFL teams have never played on Christmas Day? Which teams have played the most?

As the NFL prepares for two more Christmas games, we take a look back over the history of the league’s Yuletide action.

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Top surprise Christmas gifts of 2024 NFL season: Sam Darnold for Vikings, Saquon Barkley for Eagles and more

QB: Sam Darnold. Cast off by multiple franchises, Darnold has found new life as the surprisingly resilient and authoritative ...

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Vikings' Daniel Jones gives former Giants teammates Christmas gifts despite being released: report

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Daniel Jones bought his former Giants offensive linemen Christmas gifts despite being released ...

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Packers star Josh Jacobs goes all-out for offensive line's Christmas gift

The Green Bay Packers took care of business against the New Orleans Saints and clinched a playoff spot. While they won't get ...

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Latest NFL Mock Draft gives the Minnesota Vikings a wonderful Christmas present that Brian Flores will love

The Minnesota Vikings are in an interesting spot when it comes to the NFL Draft. How are they going to handle their needs?

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