Top Christmas Day moments

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jeff Garcia (7) sticks out his tongue as he runs off the field after the the Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys 23-7, in their NFL football game in Irving, Texas, Monday, Dec. 25, 2006. With four straight wins, including three in a row on the road, the resilient Eagles clinched a playoff berth with this Christmas Day win.

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Eagles defeat the Cowboys, 23-7 (2006)

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jeff Garcia (7) sticks out his tongue as he runs off the field after the the Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys 23-7, in their NFL football game in Irving, Texas, Monday, Dec. 25, 2006. With four straight wins, including three in a row on the road, the resilient Eagles clinched a playoff berth with this Christmas Day win.

Matt Slocum/Associated Press/2006 AP

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) had a record-breaking performance in the Chiefs' 33-10 victory over the Broncos in Kansas City, Mo., on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. With 11 receptions, 160 receiving yards, and 1 receiving TD, Kelce propelled the Chiefs to their win and set the record for the most receiving yards by a TE on Christmas Day in NFL history.

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Chiefs defeat the Broncos, 33-10 (2016)

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) had a record-breaking performance in the Chiefs' 33-10 victory over the Broncos in Kansas City, Mo., on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. With 11 receptions, 160 receiving yards, and 1 receiving TD, Kelce propelled the Chiefs to their win and set the record for the most receiving yards by a TE on Christmas Day in NFL history.

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The Chargers and Titans matchup on Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn. was filled with impressive Christmas Day performances from several players. San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson (left) had 61 scrimmage yards and 2 touchdowns, Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson (center) had 142 rush yards and 1 TD, and Chargers running back Darren Sproles (right) racked up 3 touchdowns (2 rushing, 1 receiving).

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Chargers defeat the Titans, 42-17 (2009)

The Chargers and Titans matchup on Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn. was filled with impressive Christmas Day performances from several players. San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson (left) had 61 scrimmage yards and 2 touchdowns, Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson (center) had 142 rush yards and 1 TD, and Chargers running back Darren Sproles (right) racked up 3 touchdowns (2 rushing, 1 receiving).

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With 9 seconds left in the match, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) threw the game winning touchdown to wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) and the Steelers defeated the Ravens 31-27 in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. The loss eliminated the Ravens from playoff contention.

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Steelers defeat the Ravens, 31-27 (2016)

With 9 seconds left in the match, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) threw the game winning touchdown to wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) and the Steelers defeated the Ravens 31-27 in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. The loss eliminated the Ravens from playoff contention.

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On Dec. 25, 1989, quarterback Boomer Esiason and the Cincinnati Bengals took on the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis. Though the Bengals fell 29-21 to the Vikings, Esiason set the Christmas Day record for the most pass yards with 367. In addition, Minnesota Vikings Chris Doleman set another Christmas Day record with 4.0 sacks.

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Vikings defeat the Bengals, 29-21 (1989)

On Dec. 25, 1989, quarterback Boomer Esiason and the Cincinnati Bengals took on the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis. Though the Bengals fell 29-21 to the Vikings, Esiason set the Christmas Day record for the most pass yards with 367. In addition, Minnesota Vikings Chris Doleman set another Christmas Day record with 4.0 sacks.

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) had an impressive performance against the Bears on Dec. 25, 2011, in Green Bay, Wis. With 5 touchdown passes, the Packers defeated the Bears and Rodgers set the record for the most Christmas Day touchdown passes.

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Packers defeat the Bears, 35-21 (2011)

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) had an impressive performance against the Bears on Dec. 25, 2011, in Green Bay, Wis. With 5 touchdown passes, the Packers defeated the Bears and Rodgers set the record for the most Christmas Day touchdown passes.

Jeffrey Phelps/Associated Press/AP2011

Dallas Cowboys' Kevin Williams set the Christmas Day record for the most rush yards in the Cowboys' 1995 matchup against the Cardinals. He set the record with 203 rush yards on Dec. 25, 1995, in Tempe, Ariz.

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Cowboys defeat Cardinals, 37-13 (1995)

Dallas Cowboys' Kevin Williams set the Christmas Day record for the most rush yards in the Cowboys' 1995 matchup against the Cardinals. He set the record with 203 rush yards on Dec. 25, 1995, in Tempe, Ariz.

Jeff Robbins/Associated Press/1995 AP

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