Beyoncé's finger-gun gesture during NFL halftime show sparks jokes among fans

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Beyoncé's performance stole the spotlight during Netflix's NFL Christmas Day debut, overshadowing two lackluster games. 

The 32-time Grammy winner delivered a thrilling 13-minute halftime show at NRG Stadium in Houston, featuring collaborations with Shaboozey on "Sweet Honey Buckiin'" and Post Malone on "Levii's Jeans." Her performance was widely praised as the highlight of the day.


The games themselves fell short of expectations despite featuring four of the AFC's top teams. In the first matchup, Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to a 29-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

 Mahomes threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns, while Travis Kelce added eight receptions for 84 yards and a touchdown. The Chiefs clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC with a 15-1 record, leaving the Steelers (10-6) on the verge of a wild-card spot after their third consecutive loss.


In the second game, the Baltimore Ravens dominated the Houston Texans, winning 31-2. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson passed for two touchdowns, rushed for another, and Derrick Henry contributed 147 rushing yards and a touchdown. 

The victory moved the Ravens (11-5) into first place in the AFC North, overtaking the Steelers.


The broadcast marked Netflix's first foray into live NFL games, showcasing its global reach with over 282 million subscribers in more than 190 countries. 

Streaming in five languages, the games attracted significant viewership and became Netflix's second-most popular live title to date. Despite minor pregame audio issues, the broadcast proceeded without major technical problems, a relief for the platform after previous challenges during the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight.


Mariah Carey opened the event with a taped performance of "All I Want for Christmas Is You." The doubleheader was part of a $150 million, three-year deal between the NFL and Netflix, marking the first time an NFL game was broadcast exclusively on the platform.


The games added to the NFL's history of Christmas Day matchups, dating back to 1971. This year's scheduling accommodated Netflix's contract, signaling the league's growing partnership with streaming services.


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