Thu Dec 25 16:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Good Morning Football Delivers Christmas Eve NFL News Feast

NEW YORK, NY – Good Morning Football (GMFB) served up a holiday platter of NFL news and analysis on Christmas Eve, covering everything from Coach of the Year candidates to key injury updates.

The GMFB crew engaged in their annual “Airing of Grievances,” debating the merits of Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan for Coach of the Year. The show also pondered the best Christmas gift for Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton: rookie quarterback Bo Nix or a fortified Broncos defense.

Looking ahead to Week 17, the panel shared which players they hoped to see on the “Nice List” during Saturday’s games and what specific improvements they wanted to see from the Broncos. Attention was also given to the Christmas Day matchups, with the GMFB crew highlighting the storylines and team journeys they’re most captivated by as the 2025 regular season winds down.

Injury Updates: NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport provided crucial injury updates, reporting a potential return to practice for Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt this week. He also detailed the injury situations for key players on the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings ahead of their Christmas Day clash, as well as updates on quarterbacks from the Baltimore Ravens and Green Bay Packers. Additionally, Rapoport confirmed that Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf’s appeal to overturn his 2-game suspension was denied, effectively ending his regular season.

Around the League: The show also featured Minnesota Vikings fullback and Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee C.J. Ham, who previewed his team’s Week 17 game against the Lions. The crew pinpointed the Week 17 game that will have their undivided attention.

Award Recognition: NFL Network’s Manti Te’o and Troy Vincent presented the Week 16 “Way to Play Award,” while Sherree Burruss revealed Sebastian Cruz as the Houston Texans Fan of the Year, praising his unparalleled passion and loyalty.

Other Highlights:

  • The panel weighed in on the performance of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers following Week 16.
  • The show revealed the Pro Bowl wide receivers.
  • Carolina Panthers guard Austin Corbett discussed being a Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Club Winner and the Panthers’ 2025 season.
  • GMFB used one word to describe the Pittsburgh Steelers without DK Metcalf.
  • The crew analyzed the current playoff picture.
  • NFL Network’s Kyle Brandt crowned the Week 16 “Angry Runs” winner.
  • NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported that the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to move to Kansas in 2031.
  • Houston Texans defensive tackle Tommy Togiai previewed his team’s Week 17 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Finally, GMFB extended holiday greetings to viewers, spreading Christmas cheer to all.

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