The NFL achieved record-breaking viewership on Christmas Day with a doubleheader streamed on Netflix, surpassing previous records for NFL games in the U.S. The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Houston Texans 31-2, while the Kansas City Chiefs triumphed over the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-10. Both games averaged over 24 million viewers, significantly outpacing the NBA's Christmas Day games. The NFL's Christmas games continue to grow in popularity, solidifying the league's status as a major holiday event.
- NFL's Christmas Day doubleheader set records for viewership, averaging 24.3 million and 24.1 million for the Ravens and Chiefs games respectively.
- The NFL continues to dominate holiday viewership, significantly outperforming the NBA's Christmas lineup.