After having dipped its toes in the Christmas waters last season with two games, the NFL is wading deeper into the pool this year with three games Thursday. Combined with a whopping five NBA matchups, the sports slate is a gift of its own.

Here’s what you need to know about a loaded day on the sports calendar, which tips off at noon ET.

What was meant to be a marquee matchup has become a showdown between two teams on separate paths.

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