NFL Fan on Christmas Day.
An NFL fan dressed as Santa Claus on Christmas Day.
  • The NFL will play two nationally televised games on Christmas this year.
  • Previously, the NFL avoided games on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but the TV ratings were huge.
  • This move could lead to more mid-week games, potentially increasing revenue for the NFL.

The NFL is already deeply entwined with Thanksgiving, and now it wants to be a bigger part of Christmas.