2026 NFL schedule release: Netflix Christmas showcase features Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, and more
The 2026 NFL schedule release delivered a loaded Christmas Day lineup with the Chicago Bears facing the Green Bay Packers, the Buffalo Bills taking on the Denver Broncos, and the Seattle Seahawks meeting the Los Angeles Rams.
Netflix will stream two major holiday games as the NFL continues expanding its Christmas showcase.
The schedule also features playoff rematches, heated rivalries and revenge storylines from last season, including Bears-Packers after Chicago’s playoff win and Bills-Broncos following their controversial AFC divisional clash.
The Rams and Seahawks will also renew their NFC West battle after last season’s NFC Championship Game.
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