NEW YORK (AP) – An estimated 19. 3 million NBC enthusiasts to watch the start of the NFL season between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans, a 13% lower rating than the first game of 2019.
Nielsen said last year’s game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears saw 22. 2 million people.
NBC announced it as “the most-watched sporting event since the Super Bowl. “That’s right, although due to COVID-19, there have been several months without live sports on television. On Thursday, the first day all primary professional sports had matches. Same day.
NBC said there was an increase in the game’s live broadcast. With the addition online, the audience dropped by 11% compared to last year.
Even with a mediocre Nielsen opening night report, the return of football is a huge relief for TV channels. Last week’s most-watched TV show, “60 Minutes,” reached 6. 5 million viewers.