The NFL announced their special holiday schedule for Week 17. They made the decision as to what two games will be played on Saturday and have national television coverage.
In Week 17, there will be a Christmas Day tripleheader, followed by two games on Saturday and then a regular slate of games on Sunday and Monday, including Sunday Night Football and Monday Night Football.
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On Saturday, the Houston Texans will visit the Los Angeles Chargers, kicking off at 4:30 p.m. ET from SoFi Stadium, airing on NFL Network. The late game is the Baltimore Ravens on the road against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Fiield, kicking off at 8 p.m. ET on Peacock.
The Arizona Cardinals are on the road in Week 17 against the Cincinnati Bengals. That matchup was one of five they selected that could have been played on Saturday. However, with the Cardinals 3-10 and the Bengals 4-9, there is no impact the game would have in the playoff race.
Week 17 Christmas and Saturday game schedule
Christmas Day
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Saturday games
Houston Texans at Los Angeles Chargers, 4:30 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Baltimore Ravens at Green Bay Packers, 8 p.m. ET (Peacock)
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This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: NFL Week 17 Saturday games announced