The NFL experienced a 2.2% decline in regular-season viewership in 2024, averaging 17.5 million viewers per game compared to 17.9 million in 2023. Despite the drop, the NFL remains the leading entity in US broadcasting, significantly outpacing other sports.
Amazon saw the largest increase among broadcasters with an 11% rise, averaging 13.2 million viewers for its Thursday Night Football.
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In contrast, ESPN faced a 14% decrease due to fewer simulcasts on ABC, while Fox also reported a 3% decline.
The Thanksgiving game between the Giants and Cowboys was the most-watched of the season, drawing 38.8 million viewers.
Overall, the NFL still claimed 70 of the top 100 broadcasts in 2024, albeit down from 93 in the previous year.
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