Television and digital ratings for the National Football League’s regular-season games were the league’s best numbers since 2015
Television and digital ratings for the National Football League’s regular-season games jumped 10% compared with last season and were the league’s best numbers since 2015, according to Nielsen data.
The average audience for regular-season games was 17.1 million viewers, compared with 15.6 million in the 2020 regular season. Last season was marred by the Covid-19 pandemic, leading to empty stadiums and many rescheduled games as players contracted the coronavirus. In addition, coverage of the 2020 presidential election led to strong ratings competition from cable-news networks.
The pandemic also affected this season. Many players missed games, and a handful of games were rescheduled late in the season. Still, compared to last season, the NFL managed to limit its Covid-19 disruptions. The season, which was extended to 17 games from 16 in previous years, was full of meaningful contests that scored big ratings.
The return of the Dallas Cowboys to the league’s elite teams provided a boost to ratings. According to the NFL, the Cowboys were featured in five of the 10 most-watched games this season, including a Thanksgiving matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders on
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