2026 NFL: Guessing Thanksgiving, Christmas & Opener Matchups

CBS Sports has rolled out its first look at the 2026 NFL holiday slate, naming the matchups it believes will headline Thanksgiving, Christmas and the season‑opening week. The outlet leans on current team trajectories, emerging rivalries and the league’s appetite for story‑filled pairings. It flags a potential Dallas‑Washington showdown on Thanksgiving, a high‑scoring clash between the Chiefs and Bills on Christmas, and a West Coast duel to kick off the season.