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The NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
  • Netflix secured a three-season deal with the NFL to air two games on Christmas.
  • The deal boosts the streamer's ad business, appealing to advertisers seeking live sports audiences.
  • NFL games will now be spread across seven platforms, potentially raising costs for fans.

Score one for Netflix, which just announced a three-season deal with the NFL and will show two of the league's games on Christmas this year, Ravens-Texans and Chiefs-Steelers.