Netflix has a lot at stake on Christmas Day, and one basic job: Don’t screw up. The company will be livestreaming two National Football League games with postseason implications, aiming to cement itself as a major player in live sports to woo subscribers and advertisers.

The Chiefs, Steelers, Texans and Ravens will own the NFL's Christmas spotlight, but some players see three games in 11 days as a coal in the stocking.

Lately the NFL has been much more aggressive about scheduling games on Christmas. That’s been met with mixed feelings among the players.

Just because a player is listed as a “start” doesn’t mean he should be put in the lineup over the secure, bona fide studs. Vice versa for the “sits.” If there’s no better option on the waiver wire or the bench, a manager shouldn’t automatically sit the player. That’s why these can be tricky waters to navigate.