And when I say "watch it," I mean actually watch the fight rather than watching Netflix buffer on your TV or phone. Because if you're like me, you spent a lot of time watching a red circle trying to spin up rather than any punches.

Now, the NFL is partnering with a streaming giant to challenge the NBA for holiday sporting traditions on Christmas. During the offseason, the league agreed to a three-year deal with Netflix that grants exclusive streaming rights to two games on Christmas Day.