Sometimes, decisions made in May look a lot worse six months later. And the NFL’s Week 16 Christmas Day slate is the perfect example of that.
I’m sure the NFL schedule makers felt they nailed it when they decided on this Christmas Day trifecta way back in the spring. Unfortunately, NFL fans will be getting coal in their stockings.
Sunday’s three games will feature just two teams currently projected to play in the postseason: the Miami Dolphins and the 6-8, NFC South-leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers. And frankly, the Bucs barely count. On a holiday when the NBA typically dominates, I’ll be curious to see what the viewership numbers look like considering the disgusting nature of the spread.
But we’re not here to discuss Nielsen ratings. We’re here to find some bets that’ll give us a reason to watch. Here are bets to make for each Christmas Day showdown.