It’s that time of year again, and the NFL’s Christmas Day slate is back with three games to keep the tradition alive: celebrating with family while football streams all day long. The Commanders will host the eliminated Cowboys, followed by the Vikings welcoming the Lions, who look to bounce back after a loss to the Steelers. The day wraps up with the Chiefs facing the current AFC leader, the Denver Broncos. Here at BossAction, you’ll find our NFL Christmas games predictions and everything you need to know.
NFL Christmas Games Viewing Guide
| Game | Time | Streaming | Venue |
| Cowboys vs.
Commanders |
1:00 p.m ET | Netflix | Northwest Stadium |
| Lions vs. Vikings | 4:30 p.m ET | Netflix | U.S. Bank Stadium |
| Broncos vs. Chiefs | 8:20 p.m ET | Prime Video | Arrowhead Stadium |
NFL CHRISTMAS GAMEDAY IS BACK 🎄
Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders at 1 PM ET
Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings at 4:30 PM ET
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— Netflix (@netflix) November 18, 2025
NFC East Clash: Cowboys vs Commanders
The Cowboys are officially eliminated from playoff contention after losing three consecutive games and now sit at 8-4-1 in the NFC East, where the Eagles have already secured a postseason spot. In that same division, the Washington Commanders sit in third place after a forgettable 4-11 campaign so far, falling well short of the high expectations that surrounded the team entering the season.
This marks the second meeting between these teams, following Dallas’ 44-22 win over Washington earlier this year. Now, the Commanders appear to be in preservation mode, with quarterback Jayden Daniels shut down. The Cowboys could follow a similar path, potentially resting key players like Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and George Pickens, especially given Pickens’ one-year contract situation.
Lions vs Vikings Christmas Day Analysis
The NFC North has largely consolidated around the Chicago Bears as the division’s top team, leaving the Minnesota Vikings out of contention and the Detroit Lions still clinging to hope. With very slim chances of securing a Wild Card spot, this matchup becomes especially important for the Lions (8-7), who need a specific combination of results to grab the final postseason ticket.
Against the Steelers last week, Detroit suffered a controversial finish in the final minute, and now they must regroup quickly. Beating the Vikings in Week 17 and the Bears in Week 18 is essential if they want to keep their season alive.
Broncos vs Chiefs Breakdown
Denver is on the verge of winning its first AFC West title since 2015. At the same time, the
Broncos still have a path to the No. 1 seed in the AFC, which would allow them to bypass the Wild Card round entirely. That’s why this game carries significant weight, as these two final weeks could shape Denver’s entire playoff path—starting with an injured and eliminated Kansas City team, followed by a Week 18 showdown against the Chargers.
The Chiefs failed to secure a winning season and were eliminated roughly two weeks ago. Compounding the issue, Patrick Mahomes suffered an ACL injury, marking the first time in years that Kansas City will miss the playoffs.
NFL Christmas Games Predictions & Final Scores
Cowboys vs. Commanders:
This game won’t impact either team’s playoff outlook, which could actually benefit the matchup.
Expect a loose, open game with both sides experimenting and playing aggressively.
Prediction: Cowboys 34–27 Commanders
Lions vs. Vikings:
Detroit needs to seize control early to keep its postseason hopes alive, especially against a Minnesota team without quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
Prediction: Lions 31–18 Vikings
Broncos vs. Chiefs:
With Kansas City unable to rely on Mahomes or Gardner Minshew II at quarterback, this game is set up for Denver to take over from the opening kickoff.
Prediction: Broncos 44–21 Chiefs
