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NFL Streaming Shatters Records: Most-Watched Game Ever!
14 Jan
Summary
- Most-streamed game in NFL history garnered 31.6 million viewers.
- 41 million viewers watched 49ers-Eagles, the top Wild Card game since 2022.
- Bills-Jaguars game became the most-watched AFC Wild Card in its window ever.
A recent NFL playoff game between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers achieved a monumental viewership, drawing 31.6 million viewers and establishing a new record for the most-streamed game in NFL history. This remarkable figure highlights the immense audience migrating to digital platforms for live sports. The previous streaming record was held by a Christmas Day game on Netflix.
Complementing this streaming milestone, the San Francisco 49ers vs. Philadelphia Eagles matchup on Sunday night captivated 41 million viewers on FOX. This made it the most-watched Wild Card game across any network since 2022 and marked FOX's most-watched Wild Card game in nearly a decade. Another contest, the Los Angeles Rams vs. Carolina Panthers game, also performed strongly, attracting 28 million viewers.
Further cementing the weekend's viewership success, the Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars game on CBS garnered 32 million viewers, setting a record for the most-watched AFC Wild Card game in the Sunday early window. This game peaked with an impressive 41 million viewers by its conclusion, showcasing broad national interest in playoff football across various broadcasting methods.
