Yes — the National Football League has played games on Christmas Eve, and it has happened multiple times throughout league history. While it’s not an annual tradition, Christmas Eve games are scheduled when the calendar and broadcast windows align. When Has the NFL Played on Christmas Eve? The NFL most commonly schedules Christmas Eve games…
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DK Metcalf’s Costly Punch: Steelers WR Loses $555K in Salary and $45M in Contract Guarantees After Fan Altercation
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf’s impulsive confrontation with a Detroit Lions fan has turned into one of the most expensive mistakes in NFL history. The league upheld Metcalf’s two-game suspension on December 23, resulting in an immediate loss of approximately $555,556 in game checks and—far more significantly—the automatic voiding of $45 million in future…
NFL upholds 2-game suspension for Steelers’ DK Metcalf
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf had his two-game suspension upheld by commissioner designee Chris Palmer on Tuesday, the league…
George Kittle sustained mid-to-low ankle sprain vs. Colts
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is dealing with a mid-to-low ankle sprain following Monday’s 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Col…
Jets placing Justin Fields on IR for rest of season
The New York Jets are placing quarterback Justin Fields on season-ending injured reserve with a knee injury that has sidelined him the past …
2026 Pro Bowl rosters announced
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and Buffalo Bills superstar Josh Allen highlight the 2026 Pro Bowl rosters that the NFL unveiled Tuesday. Multi-time MVPs Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson were left out from the AFC. Mahomes has now missed the cut in back-to-back years after being a perennial lock from 2018-2023. The Baltimore Ravens,…
NFL Rules on Players Going Into the Stands: What’s Allowed and What’s Not
NFL players celebrating with fans can be exciting, but strict league rules limit when and where players can enter the stadium stands. Understanding these rules helps explain why most celebrations stay on the field and why one famous exception still exists. Are NFL Players Allowed to Go Into the Stands? In most cases, no. The…
Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy won’t play Christmas Day due to fractured hand
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy won’t play Christmas Day against the Detroit Lions due to a hairline fracture in his right hand,…
Giants DL coach Andre Patterson discloses cancer battle
ew York Giants defensive line coach Andre Patterson battled this season through prostate cancer, the veteran assistant told ESPN.
Patters…
NFL Playoff Picture 2025: AFC Clinching Scenarios for Week 17
As the 2025 NFL regular season heads into its thrilling final stretch on December 23, 2025, the AFC playoff race is heating up. With several teams already clinched and others on the brink, Week 17 promises high-stakes drama. According to NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo, here are the key AFC clinching scenarios that could reshape…