The holidays are already shaping up to be busy for the Detroit Lions, and now we finally know who will be calling their Christmas Day showdown with the Minnesota Vikings on Netflix. The streamer dropped the full broadcast lineup on Tuesday, and honestly, it’s a pretty fun crew.
Let’s break it down.
The Early Game Crew
Before Detroit takes the stage, Netflix opens the Christmas doubleheader with an NFC East matchup — Cowboys vs. Commanders at 1 p.m. ET.
Calling that one:
- Ian Eagle
- Nate Burleson
- Matt Ryan
- Sara Walsh
- Melanie Collins
That’s already a stacked group… but the Lions’ game might be even more interesting.
Detroit vs. Minnesota: Netflix Goes Big
The Lions will kick off at 4:30 p.m. ET, and Netflix has assembled a mix of NFL legends, rising media stars, and—yes—a pro wrestler.
Here’s the Lions-Vikings broadcast team:
- Play-by-play: Noah Eagle
- Analyst: Drew Brees
- Sideline reporters: AJ Ross & Dianna Russini
- Rules analyst for both games: Gene Steratore
And for the pregame and halftime desks?
- Jamie Erdahl
- Manti Te’o
- Brandon Marshall
- Plus special guest: former WWE superstar Seth Rollins
Rollins’ role is still unclear, but it’s Christmas, it’s Netflix, and it’s Lions football—so chaos is welcome.
Why This Matters
The Lions aren’t just playing meaningful December football, they’re now featured in high-profile national windows on Thanksgiving and Christmas. That’s prime-time respect. And Netflix is clearly treating the game like a marquee event.
Get your snacks ready, get your family arguments out of the way early, and settle in.
Detroit. Vikings. Christmas. Netflix.
This might actually be fun.
