If Netflix wanted to give NFL fans a sneak peek at its Christmas game streaming plans with the Tyson vs. Paul fight, they fumbled. Oh, they fumbled badly. Seriously, imagine Jerry Jones hyping up the “future of streaming” into a malfunctioning mic—yeah, that happened. Fans already skeptical about Netflix hosting live NFL games now have more reason to side-eye the streaming giant. So, they are letting Roger Goodell know of their ‘Cancel Netflix’ campaign.

The much-hyped fight was supposed to showcase Netflix’s ability to handle live sports. Instead, it reminded everyone of Amazon Prime’s shaky debut with Thursday Night Football—except worse. Buffering screens, grainy visuals, and moments of…nothing. It felt less like cutting-edge streaming and more like we were near the cable TV era on the spectrum. Ouch. I mean, it’s not that exaggerated, but you feel the popular notion.

And while Amazon cleaned up its act, Netflix has a mere six weeks to prove it can avoid turning Christmas Day into a streaming disaster. Tick, tick, Netflix. And let’s be real, the Chiefs–Steelers and Ravens–Texans games are looking more than big, considering their form (and the kind of stakes each game would carry). So, a similar showing there—yikes—it won’t just be bad press. It could jeopardize its 2025 and 2026 NFL contracts.

The league isn’t afraid to ghost venues or partners that don’t meet its standards. Just ask Jerry’s World, iced out of Super Bowl hosting talks since its chaotic 2011 debut. The NFL always has escape routes. And, you bet, Amazon is waiting in the wings with its crisp, glitch-free streams. I mean, Roger Goodell and Co. better have the options with all the fans uniting against it now.

Pigskin fanatics want the NFL to cancel its contract with Netflix

NFL fans aren’t holding back on Netflix after the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight streaming disaster. One fan didn’t mince words, saying, “The @NFL should go ahead and cancel anything with @netflix now.” And honestly, can you blame this outcry? Watching your screen buffer mid-fight feels less like 2024 tech and more like you’re back on dial-up.

For football fans, the thought of Christmas Day games crashing like that is a nightmare. That’s peak pigskin season right there. So, you can understand why fans were all in on one statement: “Cancel Netflix for NFL!!!!” I mean, just imagine settling in for Chiefs vs. Steelers (or Ravens vs. Texans) on Christmas, snacks in hand, and the game disappears into buffering limbo. Yeah, no one’s here for that.

But hey, some fans don’t want anything to do with Netflix anymore. Yeah, we aren’t kidding. One fan wrote: “Cancel your contract with Netflix today @NFL.” Forget this year’s Christmas games—they want the league to axe all future Netflix deals, too. And the concerns aren’t just about poor viewing experiences. Advertisers are also hesitant to buy in, with some questioning if Netflix can even deliver the promise of the holiday vibes!

But one fan gave Netflix a sliver of hope (kind of): “@netflix if the Xmas @NFL games are as bad as the #tysonvspaul fight. I will cancel you forever!!!!” Talk about a last chance at redemption. Will Netflix clean up its act in time for Christmas, or is this partnership already a fumble? Time—and six weeks—will tell.