Kansas City is 5-5 in its 10 Thanksgiving contests, but has not played on the holiday since 2006, when Larry Johnson rushed for 157 yards to lead the Chiefs to a win over the division-rival Broncos. That was also the first year that the league played a Thursday night game on Thanksgiving in addition to the games hosted by the Lions and Cowboys.

Get ready for the NFL on Christmas Day 2025 with the full schedule of games, how to watch, top matchups, and storylines to keep your eyes on.

The NFL Week 15 schedule is headlined by the Bills and Patriots facing off in the AFC East. See the NFL schedule for Week 15 in Nashville here.

The Lions have already beaten the Bears this season, and the rematch will be Week 18. If Detroit can stay within striking distance and win that game, chances are it will be in. The Lions, though, face a tough test against the Rams next Sunday on FOX at 4:25 p.m. ET.

The Patriots were on the bye in Week 14 and have a massive contest against the Buffalo at Gillette Stadium on Sunday. While that game won't flip the standings in the AFC East in the event that New England loses, a win would lock it up for Mike Vrabel's club .

As both teams venture into the final month of the NFL season, the looming dread of missing out on the postseason hangs over each team’s head. Each of these teams reached the playoffs a season ago. Both teams put on pretty stellar performances in last year’s playoffs (even though the Rams lost in their first game),