Who are the announcers for the NFL Christmas games? Netflix assembles ‘all-star’ crew

Who are the announcers for the NFL Christmas games? Netflix assembles ‘all-star’ crew

December 25, 2024

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NFL fans will need to leave some room for a double helping of football to go with their milk and cookies on Christmas this year.

For the fourth year in a row, there will be multiple NFL games on Christmas, and Netflix Claus has reached into its big bag of gifts to bring together an “all-star” lineup of announcers for the holiday.

The video streaming giant has assembled a cast of 22 sports personalities in all from across a variety of networks. NFL fans will recognize CBS’s Ian Eagle, ESPN’s Mina Kimes and Fox’s Greg Olsen, among others, as they provide commentary on the two games throughout the day.

Here is the full lineup of Netflix’s broadcast talent for Christmas Day in 2024:

NFL Christmas games announcers: Full list of Netflix broadcasters

There are 22 personalities in all for Netflix’s broadcast of the NFL Week 17 doubleheader, including comedians Bert Kreischer and Nate Bargatze.

Here are all of the names involved and what they’ll be doing on the Christmas broadcasts:

Los Angeles studio pregame hosts:

  • Kay Adams, host of FanDuel TV’s “Up & Adams” show
  • Drew Brees, former NFL quarterback
  • Robert Griffin III, former NFL quarterback
  • Manti Te’o, former NFL linebacker and NFL Network analyst
  • Mina Kimes, ESPN NFL analyst
  • Bert Kreischer, comedian, “tailgate correspondent”
  • Nate Bargatze, comedian, “special guest” commentator

Pittsburgh pregame show hosts:

  • Laura Rutledge, ESPN host
  • Devin McCourty, NBC NFL analyst
  • Jason McCourty, ESPN and CBS NFL analyst

Steelers vs. Chiefs commentators:

  • Ian Eagle, CBS announcer (play-by-play)
  • Nate Burleson, former NFL wide receiver, CBS Sports analyst (color commentary)
  • J.J. Watt, former NFL defensive end, CBS Sports analyst (color commentary)
  • Melanie Collins, CBS Sports sideline reporter (sidelines)
  • Stacey Dales, NFL Network senior national reporter (sidelines)

Ravens vs. Texans commentators:

  • Noah Eagle, NBC announcer (play-by-play)
  • Greg Olsen, former NFL tight end, Fox analyst (color commentary)
  • Jamie Erdahl, NFL Network host (sidelines)
  • Steve Wyche, NFL Network chief national reporter (sidelines)

Additional talent:

  • Gene Steratore, former NFL official, CBS Sports rules analyst (rules analysis)
  • Ian Rapoport, NFL Network insider (breaking news reporter)
  • Scott Hanson, NFL Network host (additional commentary, international broadcasts only)