• Tue, December 24, 2024

by: AOL

NFL continues ratings domination with big Saturday showing, CFP first round delivers strong numbers

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Caitlin Clark named 2024 AP Female Athlete of the Year

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by: MSN

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by: Newsweek

Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing Files Against NASCAR's Recent Appeal In Ongoing Antitrust Lawsuit

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by: MSN

Vote: Who should be High School on SI's Michigan Athlete of the Week? (12/24/2024)

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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  • Wed, December 25, 2024

by: Samaa

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by: deseret

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by: Outlookindia

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by: Mint

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by: AOL

As Chiefs round into form, 'junior varsity' Steelers are rounding out of it. Can they reverse course?

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: Indiatimes

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by: MSN

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NFL continues ratings domination with big Saturday showing, CFP first round delivers strong numbers

The NFL continued to prove that it is king with a strong showing in the ratings department for its two Saturday afternoon games that went up against competition from the College Football Playoff.
The article from AOL Sports discusses the NFL's continued dominance in television ratings, particularly highlighted by the significant viewership numbers for the NFL's Thanksgiving Day games. The games, which included matchups like the Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders, and San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks, attracted millions of viewers, with the Cowboys-Commanders game alone drawing over 42 million viewers. This success underscores the NFL's ability to maintain high viewer engagement despite various challenges like competition from other sports and entertainment options, streaming services, and changes in viewing habits. The article also touches on the NFL's strategic scheduling of high-profile games on holidays, which has become a tradition that significantly boosts ratings. Furthermore, it notes that the NFL's consistent performance in ratings is a testament to its enduring appeal and the league's effective marketing and broadcasting strategies.

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