Ho, ho, hike.
Once you're done working through the joy (and chaos) of opening Christmas morning presents, pull up a chair and sit down for the joy (and chaos) of the final weeks of the NFL season.
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Christmas Day 2022 plays host to a tripleheader of games, and all two have big-time ramifications to how the playoff field will shake out. The Dolphins, currently sitting somewhat uncomfortably in the last spot in the AFC, take on the Packers, who still have an outside shot to make the postseason.
The Broncos and Rams face off in a battle of unrealized expectations, with the Rams' Super Bowl hangover following them all the way into the offseason. Capping off the day is a battle between the Bucs and the Cardinals. Despite a middling season from Tom Brady and Todd Bowles, the Buccaneers are still scrapping away at an NFC South crown.
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Crack open the eggnog and get ready for some handegg. Here's how the Christmas Day slate of games lines up:
Christmas football schedule 2022
The NFL is playing host to a tripleheader of games on Sunday:
| Game | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Dolphins vs. Packers | 1 p.m. | Fox, fuboTV |
| Rams vs. Broncos | 4:30 p.m. | CBS, fuboTV |
| Cardinals vs. Buccaneers | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, fuboTV |
How to watch NFL Christmas games
With only three games on the slate with no competing games in each timeslot, each game is nationally televised. Here's how to watch:
Packers at Dolphins
The Packers are still fighting for a playoff spot, though chances are slim. The Dolphins currently sit in the seventh seed in the AFC, though any number of losses can change that in two shakes of Rudolph's nose.
Fox's Joe Davis and Darryl Johnston will be on the call for the game. The game will also be carried by fuboTV, which offers a free trial.
NFL fans in Canada can catch the game on DAZN.
Broncos at Rams
- TV channel: CBS, Nickelodeon
- Kickoff time: 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT)
- Live stream: Paramount+, fuboTV (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada)
The Baker Mayfield trial run continues on Christmas as the Rams take on the Broncos.
CBS's A-team of Jim Nantz and Tony Romo will be on the call. On the Nick broadcast, Noah Eagle and Nate Burleson will head up the desk.
For those who choose to live stream the game, Broncos-Rams will also be carried by fuboTV, which offers a free trial.
NFL fans in Canada can catch the game on DAZN.
Buccaneers at Cardinals
- TV channel: NBC
- Kickoff time: 8:20 p.m. ET
- Live stream: NBCSports.com, Peacock, fuboTV (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada)
It's division-or-bust for the Bucs. Tampa Bay is still scrapping away at an opportunity to win the NFC South, though the Panthers are hot (really, cold) on their heels in a division that could finish with a sub-.500 winner.
NBC will broadcast the game. Fans who choose to live stream the game, fuboTV carries NBC and offers a free trial.
NFL fans in Canada can catch the game on DAZN.
NFL Christmas Day scores
| Game | Score |
|---|---|
| Dolphins vs. Packers | — |
| Rams vs. Broncos | — |
| Cardinals vs. Buccaneers | — |
