NFL Christmas announcers: Meet Netflix's announcers for Vikings vs Lions - Full list feat WWE star

Netflix has a talented team to announce Christmas Day games on Thursday. The panel will feature a WWE star too

Published on: Dec 26, 2025, 01:14:03 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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It's Christmas time, and the NFL has lined up three top-notch matchups for fans to celebrate with. The day started with the Dallas Cowboys taking on the Washington Commanders. The next game is between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings, before the Kansas City Chiefs face the Denver Broncos. Interestingly, the first two games are on Netflix.

A United States flag is unfurled on the field in this general view of Northwest Stadium before an NFL game (AP)

Netflix is rolling out an all-star broadcast crew for its Christmas Day doubleheader, bringing a mix of big names, fresh personalities and on-site coverage to give each matchup a big-event feel.

Both games feature full pregame productions from the stadiums. Meanwhile, Amazon will lean on its familiar ‘Thursday Night Football’ team for the evening showdown in Kansas City.

Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions - Netflix broadcast lineup

Pregame show

Host: Jamie Erdahl (NFL Network)

Analyst: Manti Te’o (Former NFL linebacker, NFL Network)

Analyst: Brandon Marshall (Former NFL wide receiver)

Special Guest: Seth Rollins (WWE Superstar), joining on-site in Minneapolis

Game broadcast

Play-by-Play: Noah Eagle (NBC Sports)

Analyst: Drew Brees (Former Super Bowl–winning QB, FOX)

Sideline Reporter: AJ Ross (CBS Sports)

Sideline Reporter: Dianna Russini (The Athletic)

Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos - Amazon broadcast lineup

Remote coverage

Host: Scott Hanson (NFL RedZone)

Studio Contributor: Kyle Long (Former NFL offensive lineman, CBS Sports)

Rules Analyst: Gene Steratore (Former NFL official, CBS Sports), providing analysis on close calls

Pregame show team

Charissa Thompson - Host

Andrew Whitworth - Analyst

Richard Sherman - Analyst

Ryan Fitzpatrick - Analyst

Tony Gonzalez - Analyst

Game broadcast crew

Al Michaels - Play-by-play

Kirk Herbstreit - Analyst

Kaylee Hartung - Sideline Reporter

Terry McAulay - Rules Analyst

Halftime show details

Snoop Dogg (headliner — “Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party”)

Lainey Wilson

HUNTR/X (K-Pop Demon Hunters)

George Clinton

(Kelly Clarkson is part of the pregame kickoff performance, not the halftime show.)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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