NFL suffers playoffs ratings blow for division round despite ESPN record as Bills-Ravens fails to deliver huge number
According to data, the NFL’s division round viewership fell to its lowest level in four years.
Even so, ESPN claimed that their NFL show was the most watched in history.
The most anticipated game was the weekend’s worst ratings disappointment.
In a meeting between MVP contenders Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Buffalo Bills.
The game was broadcast live by CBS on Sunday night at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Additionally, 42.4 million people watched the AFC match on average.
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As a result, it was the weekend’s most watched game.
However, last year, it was down 16% on the same spot.
50.4 million people saw the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Buffalo Bills in the division round a year ago.
The Chiefs’ game against the Houston Texans kicked off this year’s division round on ESPN.
At Arrowhead Stadium, 32.7 million people watched the game.
Additionally, according to ESPN, it was the highest-rated Division Saturday game at 4:30 PM ET on any network since 2016.
Meanwhile, NBC reported that 37.8 million people watched their playoff game on average.
The Los Angeles Rams vs. Philadelphia Eagles snow game was televised on the network on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.
Additionally, their viewership is lower than the 40.4 million that attended the Buccaneers vs. Lions game in the last division round.
On Saturday night, Fox broadcast the Detroit Lions’ game against the Washington Commanders.
Additionally, they reported that 33.6 million people watched the prime-time match.
Conference championship schedule
The NFC Championship Game
The Philadelphia Eagles’ Washington Commanders (Fox)
Sunday, January 26, at 3 p.m. ET
The AFC Championship Game
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills (CBS)
630 p.m. on Sunday, January 26 ET
That was less than the 37.5 million viewers who tuned in to the San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers game on the network the previous season.
In the United States, the NFL continues to have the highest ratings of any sports league.
Huge crowds are anticipated for the February Super Bowl and the conference titles on Sunday.
This Sunday at 3 p.m. ET, Fox will broadcast the Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles NFC Championship Game.
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The Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills AFC Championship Game will then air on CBS at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Fox will broadcast Super Bowl LIX, which will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Sunday, February 9.