The 2025 NFL schedule drops on Wednesday evening, with the league announcing its full 272-game slate for the upcoming season. And the calendar is chock-full of anticipated matchups, including the Dallas Cowboys playing host to the Kansas City Chiefs in a Thanksgiving special on CBS and Paramount+.

In what are sure to be pivotal division games, the Cowboys will travel to face the Commanders, while the Lions will square off with the host Vikings in a Netflix Christmas doubleheader.

Peacock continues its tour around the NFL calendar. After hosting a playoff contest and the Brazil game in 2024, they're getting into the holiday spirit with "The Peacock Holiday Exclusive" in Week 17 in 2025. The streamer will host a Saturday doubleheader after Christmas on Dec. 27, with matchups that will be chosen at a later date.

There are Friday games in Week 1 and on the day after Thanksgiving. There are three Christmas games on a Thursday. There are late-season Saturday games. An 18-game regular season could be coming within the next few years. For now, it remains a 17-game season over 18 weeks.

It looks like the Chicago Bears will be doing their holiday shopping in the City of Brotherly Love. The Bears are scheduled to face off against the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13 on Black Friday,