Beyoncé’s Halftime Show Outshines NFL’s Christmas Day Games on Netflix

Beyoncé

Queen Bey Steals the Spotlight in NFL’s Christmas Debut on Netflix

Beyoncé delivered a show-stopping halftime performance that overshadowed the actual football action as the NFL made its Christmas Day debut on Netflix.

Riding in on a white horse, the 32-time Grammy winner electrified her hometown Houston crowd with a nearly 13-minute performance at NRG Stadium.

Beyoncé’s Halftime Show: Star-Studded & Spectacular

Fans were thrilled when Shaboozey joined Beyoncé to perform “Sweet Honey Buckiin’”, followed by Post Malone making an appearance for “Levii’s Jeans.”

Her daughter, Blue Ivy, also took the stage, adding a special touch to the unforgettable performance.

NFL’s Christmas Day Games Fail to Impress

The on-field action didn’t live up to the hype, despite featuring four of the AFC’s top five teams.

  • Game 1: Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce led the Kansas City Chiefs to a dominant 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, exposing flaws in Pittsburgh’s defense.
  • Game 2: Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens crushed the Houston Texans 31-2, with Jackson resting most of the fourth quarter.

Despite the underwhelming gameplay, Netflix’s historic broadcast became the second-most popular live-streamed title in the platform’s history, according to NFL Media.

Netflix’s Big Test: Streaming Success Despite Minor Glitches

Beyoncé’s live halftime show was expected to be the biggest challenge for Netflix, but it went off without a hitch.

Although the pregame show experienced a 10-second audio issue when host Kay Adams’ microphone failed, the actual game streams ran smoothly, unlike the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight in November, which had significant technical difficulties.

Netflix’s three-year deal with the NFL marks a new era for sports streaming, with Christmas Day games set to become a major event on the platform.

Key Game Stats & Playoff Implications

  • Kansas City Chiefs (15-1): Mahomes threw for 320 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Kelce caught 8 passes for 84 yards and a TD. The Chiefs clinched the AFC’s No. 1 seed.
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6): Three consecutive losses have pushed them toward a potential wild-card spot.
  • Baltimore Ravens (11-5): Jackson accounted for three touchdowns, and Derrick Henry rushed for 147 yards and a TD, helping the Ravens take the AFC North lead.

Netflix’s Global NFL Debut: A Game-Changer

With 282.3 million subscribers in over 190 countries, Netflix broadcasted the games in five languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and German.

The event set new streaming records, with viewers from all 50 U.S. states and nearly 200 countries tuning in within minutes of kickoff.

As the NFL expands its digital-first approach, streaming exclusives like Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime and Peacock’s exclusive wild-card game suggest that Netflix’s Christmas Day deal could be the beginning of a new era in live sports streaming.

Source: CBS News

Post Comment