NFL Week 17 Holiday Slate Spans Five Days With Streaming-Heavy Windows

Playoff and draft stakes guide viewing choices, with Houston able to clinch a berth in the Saturday window.

Overview

Christmas Day features three divisional games: Commanders at Cowboys (1:00 p.m. ET on Netflix), Lions at Vikings (4:30 p.m. on Netflix), and Broncos at Chiefs (8:15 p.m. on Prime Video).
Saturday’s doubleheader airs Texans at Chargers at 4:30 p.m. on NFL Network and Ravens at Packers at 8:00 p.m. on Peacock, and Houston clinches a playoff spot with a win.
Most of Sunday’s 10 games are split between FOX and CBS, seven will affect playoff seedings, Bears at 49ers is on NBC’s Sunday Night Football, and Monday closes with Falcons at Rams on ESPN and ABC.
Giants at Raiders carries major draft-order implications, with the loser positioned for the No. 1 pick entering Week 18.
Picks and Survivor advice published this week highlight Patriots over Jets and Broncos over Chiefs as among the safest options, with additional guidance on value and trap plays.