Chargers-Patriots averages 28.9 million on Sunday night
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The NFL's Sunday night playoff game between the Patriots and Chargers drew 28.9 million viewers, despite being the least competitive and compelling game of the weekend.
- This viewership represents a slight decline from last year's Sunday night playoff game, which averaged 29 million viewers.
- The current ratings benefited from the Nielsen Big Data + Panel methodology, which likely boosted the numbers.
- Overall, more exciting and closely contested playoff games tend to attract higher TV ratings.
- Upcoming playoff games this weekend are anticipated to be more thrilling and potentially draw larger audiences.
