Story byBilly HeyenThu, December 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM UTC·1 min readWhat football teams are playing today? NFL's Christmas Day schedule is as big as ever originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Merry Christmas, football fans. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe NFL is taking this day over for itself, and there are three games on the docket for Thursday, much like Thanksgiving. The games probably looked good on the initial schedule, but they aren't quite as epic now. There's still plenty to watch, though. MORE: The Giants, the Raiders, the NFL Draft order and the Disgrace of GijonWhat football teams are playing today?There are six NFL teams in action on Christmas:Dallas CowboysWashington CommandersDetroit LionsMinnesota VikingsKansas City ChiefsDenver BroncosWhat NFL games are today?There are three NFL games on Christmas (times ET):Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders, 1 p. m. Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings, 4:30 p. m. Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs, 8:15 p. m. Each game will feature a guy who began the season as a third-string QB: Josh Johnson, Max Brosmer and Chris Olakodun.