NFL Hesitant to Make Chiefs Permanent Christmas Team

The Kansas City Chiefs have expressed interest in becoming the NFL's permanent host for Christmas Day games, similar to the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving tradition. However, the NFL is hesitant to commit, with Mike North, the NFL's Vice President of Broadcast Planning and Scheduling, stating that the league prefers to rotate teams for Christmas games to maintain flexibility and feature various teams based on popularity and performance. North mentioned that it is a significant expectation for fans to attend games on Christmas every year. The NFL's strategy includes global broadcasting partnerships, with recent Christmas games reaching audiences in numerous countries. Therefore, while the Chiefs are currently at the peak of marketability, the NFL will continue to explore different options for its Christmas Day games.