Mariah Carey made a festive impact at the inaugural NFL Christmas Gameday event on Netflix, performing her iconic holiday hit, “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” This special performance preceded two exciting NFL matchups on Christmas Day: the Kansas City Chiefs versus the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens against the Houston Texans.
The Chiefs, led by superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes, entered the Christmas Day game with an impressive 14-1 record, while the Steelers had a noteworthy record of 10-4. In the highly anticipated game, the Chiefs showcased their dominance, defeating the Steelers with a score of 29-10, securing the No. 1 seed in the AFC and earning a valuable bye week as they head into the NFL playoffs. Their victory places them on track to potentially achieve an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl win.
Beyoncé also graced the NFL Christmas Gameday with her performance during the halftime show of the Ravens-Texans matchup, adding to the star-studded lineup of entertainment for fans.
Mariah Carey’s ongoing success was highlighted as her classic Christmas song recently marked its 15th week atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart and reclaimed the top position on the Billboard Holiday 100 chart. This performance followed her successful “Christmas Time” holiday tour, which concluded with a magical show in Brooklyn.
Overall, the combination of high-stakes football and magical holiday performances created a memorable Christmas Day for fans and exemplified how sports and music can unite communities, especially during the festive season. The event signifies a hopeful and celebratory spirit as we continue into the new year, blending cherished traditions with thrilling competition.