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NFL Christmas Tripleheader Puts Lions’ Survival Bid and Broncos’ Top-Seed Push in Focus

Backup quarterbacks define the day’s outlook and recalibrate expectations across all three games.

Dec 7, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Josh Johnson (14) practices before the game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Detroit faces elimination in Minneapolis, with models putting the Lions’ playoff chance near 6% overall and only about 9% with a win over the Vikings.
  • Minnesota turns to rookie Max Brosmer at quarterback with J.J. McCarthy sidelined by a hand injury.
  • Denver has clinched a postseason berth and continues its pursuit of the AFC’s No. 1 seed, while Kansas City is already out of contention.
  • The Chiefs start Chris Oladokun at quarterback after season-ending ACL injuries to Patrick Mahomes and Gardner Minshew.
  • The early Cowboys-Commanders game carries no playoff stakes, with Washington starting Josh Johnson, and the first two games stream on Netflix nationwide before Broncos-Chiefs airs on Prime Video.