NFL fans will be treated to at least two mouth-watering games on Christmas Day later this year. In what has become a pivotal day for the NFL in recent seasons, two games have been leaked by insiders for December 25 ahead of the schedule's full release later on Thursday night.
Packers vs Bears Renew Rivalry
The first is a showdown between the Green Bay Packers heading to Chicago to take on the Bears in the latest chapter of their bitter rivalry. This historic matchup promises to add another memorable moment to the long-standing feud between these two storied franchises.
Bills-Broncos Playoff Rematch
Also on December 25, according to reports, will be a rematch of last season's epic playoff game between the Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos. Josh Allen and the Bills lost in Denver in the Divisional Round, ending another season with playoff heartbreak, while Broncos quarterback Bo Nix broke his ankle in that game. The rematch is expected to be highly charged as both teams look to prove themselves.
Rams-Seahawks Rumored
A third sensational game on Christmas Day has also been rumored - between the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks - but that has not been confirmed yet. If added, it would make for a triple-header of festive football.
The new season kicks off on September 9 when the Seahawks raise their Super Bowl banner. Several games have already been announced with highlights including the Dallas Cowboys - New York Giants in the first Sunday night game and the Broncos - Kansas City Chiefs in the first Monday night game.
The Packers and Los Angeles Rams are playing on Thanksgiving Eve and it'll be the Detroit Lions against the Bears, the Chiefs against the Bills and Philadelphia Eagles against the Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day.
Record International Games
A record nine international games across four continents have also been released. The San Francisco 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne on September 10 in the first international game of the season. The Pittsburgh Steelers play the New Orleans Saints on October 25 in Paris in the NFL's first regular-season matchup in France.
Sixteen of the league's 32 teams will play at least one of their 17 regular-season games outside the United States. The 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars each have two international games. San Francisco also faces Minnesota in Mexico City in Week 11. The Jaguars have consecutive games in London in Weeks 5 and 6 against the Eagles and Texans. The Colts and Commanders also face off in London in Week 4. The Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens go head-to-head in Rio de Janeiro in Week 3. The Bengals-Falcons are in Madrid in Week 8 and the Patriots-Lions play in Munich in Week 9.
