Yes, it’s Saturday and yes, it’s Christmas Eve. Neither seem like a typical day for watching NFL games, but (let’s face it), 2022 is kind of a weird year.
Realizing that family takes priority on Christmas and trying to prevent a player uprising by forcing all teams to play on Christmas, the NFL has shifted most of this week’s games to Saturday. (Don’t worry purists, there will still be some tomorrow too.)
So if you’ve finished all your shopping and the halls are sufficiently decked, here’s who’s playing today—and several different ways to watch the games.
Which NFL teams are playing this week? And what channels are airing the games?
Here’s a look at this week’s matchups. As always, the home team is listed second.
Saturday, Dec. 24
Atlanta Falcons vs Baltimore Ravens, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Seattle Seahawks vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
New Orleans Saints vs. Cleveland Browns, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Cincinnati Bengals vs. New England Patriots, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
New York Giants vs. Minnesota Vikings, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Buffalo Bills vs. Chicago Bears, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS
Washington Commanders vs. San Francisco 49ers, 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 8:15 p.m. ET on NFL Network
Saturday, Dec. 25
Green Bay Packers vs. Miami Dolphins, 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox
Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Rams, 4:30 p.m. ET on CBS
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Arizona Cardinals, 8:15 p.m. ET on NFL Network
Monday, Dec. 26
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Indianapolis Colts, 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN
How can I watch my local NFL team for free—even if I am out of market?
The best way to watch any sort of network programming for free on a big screen is with a good HD antenna. And watching most NFL games…