The NFL on Christmas When the NFL plays on Christmas, fans sometimes get a lump of coal in their stockings. This is because many good teams rest their starters in an effort to stay healthy for the playoffs. But there are also great games between teams fighting for playoff position. Take a look back at the greatest NFL games played on Christmas. 5. 1989: Minnesota Vikings def. Cincinnati Bengals 29-21 For just the second year ever, the NFL played on Christmas in 1989.

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