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Netflix To Stream NFL Games This Christmas Day

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Netflix is plunging into the realm of live sports, with Christmas Day NFL games serving as their latest experiment. This initiative follows their initial significant foray into live sports—the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight—an event plagued by frustrating buffering problems that resulted in considerable backlash.

While the circumstances elicited some laughter at the time, there are genuine worries about what might occur if NFL games, particularly crucial matchups, encounter similar interruptions. Imagine a frustrated father, holding a cup of eggnog, sending a new electric scooter flying towards his shiny TCL television.

The pressure is immense for Netflix this time. As a pioneer that transformed the streaming landscape, it is puzzling that they are facing technical challenges that rival platforms like Amazon Prime and Peacock appear to manage effortlessly.

Admittedly, Amazon’s Thursday Night Football broadcasts often lack in quality, yet they deliver the viewing experience with few technical glitches. It’s curious that Netflix, despite its extensive resources and established success in streaming, seems to lag behind.

Nonetheless, Netflix’s Vice President of Nonfiction Series and Sports, Brandon Riegg, claims the company has gained insights from past experiences. In a conversation with the Associated Press, Riegg acknowledged the challenges faced during the Paul-Tyson event, assuring fans that significant enhancements have been made.

“The sheer tonnage of people that came to watch was incredible,” Riegg noted. “The only way to test something of that magnitude is to have something of that magnitude.” He highlighted that their engineering team has worked diligently to enhance the system, ensuring they are prepared for the substantial audience the NFL games will attract.

Let’s hope this time, Netflix’s venture into live sports is smoother than a spinning buffering circle on Christmas Day. If it falters again, there’s always Seinfeld to rely on.

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