It’s the holiday season, and that means the NFL is going to attempt to broadcast as many games over as many days as possible. While the Christmas Day triple-header was a debacle, Saturday’s games will have a bigger impact on the postseason, potentially making them a better product for NFL fans to consume.
Unfortunately, while the NFL has seven nationally broadcast games this week, these two Saturday games could be the hardest to watch for the average fan. The first game on the schedule, featuring
the Houston Texans (10-5) at the Los Angeles Chargers (11-4), is broadcast only on NFL Network and the NFL+ app, while the nightcap between the Baltimore Ravens (7-8) at Green Bay Packers (9-5-1) will be streaming only, as Peacock has the rights to the game.
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Here’s how to watch Saturday’s games:
Texans at Chargers
When: Saturday, December 27, 2025 — 4:30 p.m. ET
Where: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, California
TV: NFL Network
Announcers: Rich Eisen and Kurt Warner, with Jamie Erdahl and Megan Olivi
Online streaming: NFL+
From a rooting perspective, Jeremy Reisman has published a Week 17 Saturday Lions fans’ rooting guide for those looking toward the 2026 season. Those hoping for a better Lions draft pick and a better schedule next season will want to pull for the Texans.
Here’s an excerpt from Reisman’s rooting guide:
“So, in short, we want the Texans playing for nothing in Week 18, increasing the chances of a Colts win over Houston. But if the Lions just lose to the Bears in Week 18, this game will not really matter. The Colts won’t catch them.”
Ravens at Packers
When: Saturday, December 27, 2025 — 8:00 p.m. ET
Where: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
TV: Peacock (online streaming only)
Announcers: Noah Eagle, Todd Blackledge, and Kathryn Tappen
Online streaming: Peacock, NFL+
After a letdown in Week 16, Lions fans will surely enjoy getting the opportunity to root against the Packers again. A Ravens win will help the Lions in both acquiring a better draft pick and help them take another step toward a beneficial 4th-place schedule in 2026:
Here’s an excerpt from Reisman’s rooting guide:
“If the Packers lose to the Ravens on Sunday, the Bears will clinch the NFC North, and it’ll cement Green Bay’s position as the NFC’s seven seed. With nothing to play for, the Packers may rest their starters in Minnesota, increasing the chances of a Vikings Week 18 victory.”
For a look at how the POD staff has picked these games, make sure you check out our full Week 17 predictions: Moneyline, spread, and over/under.
