Sunday night’s Cowboys-Packers game pulled in a massive 24.656 million viewers on NBC, and honestly, that number is wild when you look at how the game actually went down. It just shows you the power of the NFL, even when the product on the field isn’t exactly thrilling.
The Game Was a Snooze, But Folks Still Tuned In
Let’s be real, the game itself was no nail-biter. The Packers went up 17-0 by halftime, and from the moment their lead hit double digits in the second quarter, it was never less than a two-score game. It wasn’t exactly appointment viewing for excitement, but people still kept those TVs locked on NBC. The audience even peaked at a staggering 28.7 million viewers in the 9:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET window. Think about that: nearly 29 million eyeballs on a lopsided contest!
Snapping the Streak, What It Means for Primetime
This huge number didn’t just happen in a vacuum. It actually snapped a streak of two straight Sunday night games that averaged fewer than 20 million viewers. So, while we might have been pulling our hair out watching the score, the league is probably breathing a sigh of relief to see those primetime numbers jump back up. It’s a good sign for the NFL’s drawing power, proving that even a less-than-thrilling matchup between two big-name teams can still capture the nation’s attention.
And speaking of Sunday night, get ready, Emerald City! This week, our Seahawks are hosting the undefeated 5-0 Chiefs on Sunday night. It’s a huge test for Mike Macdonald’s squad. Can Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba light it up on the national stage against an unblemished opponent? You know we’ll be watching every single play, screaming our heads off from Lumen Field to every living room in Seattle.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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