The highly anticipated season opener between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles drew a massive television audience, proving the enduring appeal of NFL football. Despite a weather-related delay that briefly interrupted the game, NBC reported an average viewership of 28.3 million viewers. This impressive number solidified the game as the second most-watched season kickoff game in recent history, narrowly trailing last year's Ravens-Chiefs matchup which garnered 29.2 million viewers.
The initial kickoff viewership, before the weather delay, reached an even higher peak of 31.9 million. While the interruption temporarily impacted viewership, dropping to 20.2 million viewers during the period following the delay, the overall average remained exceptionally high. This remarkable viewership demonstrates the continued dominance of the NFL in the television ratings landscape.
All eyes are now on Sunday night's game between the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills, an exciting and closely contested match that concluded with a thrilling 41-40 scoreline. Will this non-weather-delayed showdown surpass the Cowboys-Eagles opener and potentially set a new record? Only time will tell. The upcoming ratings will undoubtedly provide further insight into the ever-evolving dynamics of NFL viewership.
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Originally published at: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cowboys-eagles-opener-averages-28-3-million-despite-weather-delay
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