Football on a Sunday is hardly unusual. But as little as three years ago, it was uncommon for the NFL to schedule a game on Christmas Day. But over the past two years, the league has seen tremendous success with Dec. 25 matchups—and this year, it's ratcheting up the number of games from two to three.
While the schedule may be unkind to West Coast fans, East Coasters will likely have already opened their gifts, providing them with a perfect window to catch the early contests.
