The NFL's Christmas Day slate was supposed to have playoff implications with key divisional matchups, but it won't featured three key starting quarterbacks in each game.

Martha Stewart introduced a kaleidoscopic performance that pivoted from hip-hop to K-pop to crooning Christmas ballads.

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Where would the Dallas Cowboys land in the 2026 NFL Draft if it were to be held following the team's Christmas Day win in Week 17?

The Minnesota Vikings proved they can win ugly games, defeating the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day. Lions quarterback Jared Goff had no answer for Minnesota's defense on Thursday night. He completed 18-of-29 pass attempts for 197 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions.

The New Orleans Saints have to be pleasantly surprised with rookie quarterback Tyler Shough after his play during the 2025 NFL season. The former Louisville standout and his team are not be eligible for the playoffs.

Dallas Cowboys star Dak Prescott continues to remind everyone why he is among the elite quarterbacks in the NFL.

Netflix just dropped the ultimate holiday spoiler bomb during the NFL Christmas games—and fans are absolutely losing it.