Presents aren’t the only thing Santa Claus is bringing to town this Christmas.
The 2026 NFL schedule is letting fans open a gift on Christmas Eve, with the Texans and Eagles facing off before we all hit the hay and wait for Santa.
With the full schedule announced, here are the latest NFL odds, betting lines, spreads, and matchup analysis for every game over the holiday season to help you get a head start on your NFL picks.
2026 NFL Christmas schedule & odds
- Dec. 24, 8:15 p.m. ET:
Texans at 
Eagles - Dec. 25, 1 p.m. ET:
Packers at 
Bears - Dec. 25, 4:30 p.m. ET:
Bills at 
Broncos - Nov. 26, 8:20 p.m. ET:
Rams at 
Seahawks
| Matchup | Spread | Moneyline | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans vs Eagles |
+2.5 -110 -2.5 -110 |
+114 -138 |
o41.5 -110 u41.5 -110 |
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|
+1.5 -115 -1.5 -105 |
-102 -118 |
o47.5 -110 u47.5 -110 |
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|
-1.5 -110 +1.5 -110 |
-125 +105 |
o46.5 -110 u46.5 -110 |
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|
+1.5 -115 -1.5 -105 |
+100 -120 |
o47.5 -110 u47.5 -110 |
Texans vs. Eagles early prediction
Pick: Under 41.5 (-110 at DraftKings)
Both defenses looked much better than the offenses last season, and with us still months out, I'll side with the Under here. CJ Stroud still has a lot to prove, and for all we know, the tush push could be banned by the time this game comes around.
Packers vs Bears early prediction
Pick: Bears -1.5 (-105 at DraftKings)
Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears proved they were the real deal last season, almost pulling off the upset against the Rams in the Divisional.
Another year under Johnson will only make Caleb Williams more comfortable with his nutty playbook, and I could see the Bears being bigger favorites come the holiday season.
Bills vs Broncos early prediction
Pick: Bills -1.5 (-110 at DraftKings)
I'm not saying Bo Nix won't come back as good, but I need to actually see him play first before I lay down any money on the Broncos — especially against Josh Allen & Co.
Rams vs Seahawks early prediction
Pick: Rams +1.5 (-115 at DraftKings)
An NFC title rematch takes place while we're all recovering from the Christmas festivities, and I think the Rams get their revenge here. I need to see if last year was a one-hit wonder for Sam Darnold and just how big a loss Kenneth Walker is to this offense.
2025 NFL Christmas Day recap
There were three NFL games between divisional rivals on Christmas Day last season, and the underdog covered the number in each.
Cowboys vs Commanders
- Moneyline: Cowboys 30-23
- ATS: Washington +8
- Total: Over 50.5
The Dallas Cowboys won outright, but the Washington Commanders were able to cover the number thanks to a field goal with 1:50 remaining.
Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott aired it out for 300 passing yards and two touchdowns to lead the Cowboys to their seventh win of the season, while Washington rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt led the way on the ground with 100 rushing yards and two scores for the Commanders.
Lions vs Vikings
- Moneyline: Vikings 23-10
- ATS: Vikings +7
- Total: Under 45
The Minnesota Vikings defense generated five turnovers from Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff — two interceptions and three forced fumbles — to pull off the home upset at U.S. Bank Stadium.
It was the third straight loss for the injury-riddled Lions, and their second-lowest offensive output during the regular season. Minny was able to secure the win with third-string quarterback Max Brosmer throwing for just 51 yards, too.
Broncos vs Chiefs
- Moneyline: Broncos 20-13
- ATS: Broncos +6.5
- Total: Under 45
It took a fourth-quarter receiving touchdown from Denver Broncos running back R.J. Harvey to secure the victory, as the Kansas City Chiefs battened down the defensive hatches to hold Bo Nix to just 4.8 yards per attempt — and a single 20-yard completion downfield.
The vanilla Kansas City attack was unable to cover the number, as QB Chris Oladokun led the Chiefs to 139 total yards.
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