The NFL won’t just be a part of America’s Thanksgivings this season. Thanks to Christmas and New Year’s Day both falling on Sundays, we’ll have plenty of chances to watch pro football while slowly digesting on the couch.
The league has jumped on this opportunity, and 2022’s Christmas slate is loaded with big ticket games and likely playoff teams. One week later, the pro and college games will clash when the bulk of Week 17 runs the same day as the Rose and Sugar Bowls. All in all, despite the presence of the Jets, Giants and Lions — all of whom could easily exceed expectations this fall — it’s clear commissioner Roger Goodell made being the official background noise of your family gathering a priority this offseason.
Here’s what we’ve got when the weather turns cold and holiday season starts up again this winter.
