NFL Kickoff posts worst viewership since 2022

Does the NFL's double digit ratings decline for opener show fan fatigue? – Democratic Accent

The New England Patriots-Seattle Seahawks matchup last week was the NFL’s lowest-rated opening-night game since... The post Does the NFL’s double digit ratings decline for opener show fan fatigue? appeared first on Democratic Accent .

Does the NFL's double digit ratings decline for opener show fan fatigue?

NFL opening night ratings dropped 12% as the Patriots-Seahawks Wednesday game on NBC and Peacock averaged 25.1 million viewers, the lowest since 2022.

NFL Kickoff posts worst viewership since 2022

The NFL’s 2026 Wednesday opener ended up being a bit of a disappointment, both in terms of quality of play and viewership. Wednesday’s New England Patriots-Seattle Seahawks opener averaged 25.1 million viewers on NBC and Peacock. That is the worst audience for an opener since 2022 and down 12% from the Dallas Cowboys-Philadelphia Eagles game…

NFL Kickoff Ratings Crash by Double Digits, Lowest Since 2022

The NFL kicked off the 2026 season by pitting last year's Super Bowl teams against each other in a much-hyped game, but it didn't work.