Netflix will air two NFL games on Christmas Day for the second straight year, both featuring division rivals. The slate opens with the Washington Commanders hosting the Dallas Cowboys, followed by the Minnesota Vikings taking on the Detroit Lions later in the day. In addition to the on-field action, Netflix’s broadcast team features a lineup of familiar names and notable talent.
Announcing Crew for Commanders vs. Cowboys
Leading the early game broadcast is Ian Eagle on play-by-play. Eagle, one of the top voices in sports, calls NFL and college basketball for CBS and also covers the Brooklyn Nets for YES Network and NBA games on Prime Video. Joining Eagle as game analysts are former NFL MVP Matt Ryan and Emmy Award winner Nate Burleson, both mainstays on CBS’s “NFL Today” crew.
Sideline reporting will be handled by Sara Walsh of NFL Network and Melanie Collins of CBS.
For the pregame and postgame shows, Kay Adams will serve as desk host, joined by NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin, three-time Super Bowl champion Devin McCourty, and Austin Ekeler, who makes his first major appearance as an analyst following a season-ending injury. (Ekeler was PFSN’s No. 4-ranked RB on its impact metric in 2021.) Adams typically works with FanDuel TV, Irvin with NFL Network, and McCourty on NBC’s “Football Night in America.”
Announcing Crew for Lions vs. Vikings
Calling the second game is Noah Eagle, the son of Ian Eagle, on play-by-play. He also covers college football for NBC Sports and the Brooklyn Nets for YES Network.
Joining Eagle as game analyst is Super Bowl XLIV champion and MVP Drew Brees, who appears on Fox NFL and has previously worked with NBC Sports.
Sideline reporting will be handled by AJ Ross of CBS and Dianna Russini of The Athletic.
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For the pregame and postgame desk, Jamie Erdahl will serve as host. Analysts include Heisman Trophy runner-up Manti Te’o and six-time Pro Bowler Brandon Marshall, both of whom are mainstays on NFL Network.
Other Guests
NFL RedZone host Scott Hanson will provide remote coverage, joined by three-time Pro Bowler Kyle Long. Stand-up comedians and podcast hosts Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura will also appear, along with WWE World Champion Seth Rollins.
Between Ian Eagle, Michael Irvin, Drew Brees, and several notable guests, Netflix’s Christmas Day doubleheader promises both compelling football and a star-studded broadcast.
