Last year, Netflix streamed its first NFL broadcasts on Christmas, featuring a Beyoncé halftime show during the Texans’ home game against the Ravens.
Should fans expect a headlining performer during Christmas games every season? Rolapp said “you’ll see something” again this year.
“They were really leaning into making this as big of an event as possible,” Rolapp said of Netflix. “That’s where the entertainment at halftime came in. You’ll have to talk to them what their plans are. But I think that worked well, and I think you’ll see something in the event space this Christmas as well.”
The NFL has sporadically recognized the league‘s best offensive lineman or line, and it’s bringing back an award for the big fellas.
Vincent announced the Protector of the Year award, which will be handed out to the NFL’s best blocker as judged by a panel of former NFL greats: LeCharles Bentley, Jason Kelce, Shaun O’Hara, Orlando Pace, Will Shields and Andrew Whitworth. They will be looking at candidates based on a few factors every season.
“Skill, leadership impact, durability and strength of the opponent,” Vincent said. “We’ll be tracking that quarterly with this group.”
