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Christmas NFL Showdown: Cowboys, Chiefs Struggle Amid Playoff Hopes
12/17/2025
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- On December 25, 2025, the NFL hosts three Christmas games.
- Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders enter the holiday with disappointing seasons.
- Detroit Lions cling to playoff aspirations despite the Minnesota Vikings' elimination.
- Kansas City Chiefs are struggling without quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who is out for the season.
- Denver Broncos lead the American Football Conference West (AFC West).
