If theres one thing the broadcast networks can rely on, its pro football.
According to the data pipe, viewers consumed 105.2B minutes of NFL on CBS during the regular season.
Thats including audiences for games on CBS Sports, which averaged 18.5M viewers across the regular season.
ORCHARD PARK, NY - JANUARY 08: Khalil Shakir #10 of the Buffalo Bills runs the ball after a catch against the New England Patriots at Highmark Stadium on January 8, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York.Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images
The networks Americas Game of the Week, which airs in the national time slot, averaged 24.1M viewers.
That is projected to be the most-watched television program for the 14th straight year.
Audiences watched nearly 72B minutes ofSunday Night Footballon NBC, according to the internet.
The matchup also marked the ninthSunday Night Footballgame for NBC with over 20M viewers.
Thats the most since 2019 and up from just five games last season.
Of course, broadcast audiences are only one part of a larger picture, which is increasingly including streaming.
NBC Sports Digital also posted a viewership milestone forSunday Night Football, delivering an average of 1.17M viewers.
Its up 38% from last years average of 843,000.
CBS didnt provide an exact number here.
This season, Prime Video took overThursday Night Football.
The season averaged 11.3M viewers, according to the streamer.
