On Christmas Day, there are typically no NFL games played. The league generally takes the day off to allow players, coaches, and fans to celebrate the holiday with their families. However, there have been a few exceptions in recent years. In 2021, the Detroit Lions hosted the Pittsburgh Steelers in a game that was broadcast on Christmas Day. The last time an NFL game was played on Christmas Day before that was in 1971, when the Minnesota Vikings hosted the Kansas City Chiefs.