Eagles-Commanders somehow breaks 19 million viewers
When George Costanza pitched the show about nothing to NBC president Russell Dalrymple, Dalrymple asked, "Well, why am I watching it?"
The Sunday night matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders drew a staggering 19.015 million viewers on average, according to Nielsen. Despite the game being a 2-5 Eagles team facing off against a 1-4-1 Commanders squad, it managed to captivate a larger audience than anticipated. The league had the option to air the game during a less popular time slot, but decided to keep it in the evening.
This decision appears to have paid off, as the lack of a 9:30 a.m. ET game on the same night contributed to the high viewership. The 14 consecutive hours of football, while tiring for even the most dedicated fans, proved to be a draw. Ultimately, the seemingly lackluster matchup managed to attract more viewers than initially expected, highlighting the enduring appeal of prime-time television.
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