In the world of sports, the NFL stands tall, pivotal, and unyielding. Even when the stakes are low, when games serve as mere warm-ups to the real deal, fans just can’t get enough. Yes, señores y señoras, estamos hablando de apasionantes partidos de pretemporada ¡que aún así atraen a millones!
Unstoppable NFL Preseason Ratings Despite Olympics
Let’s jump into the numbers, shall we? The 2023 NFL preseason has shown its mettle, averaging an audience of 1.93 million viewers spanning both TV and digital platforms. Just a hair’s breadth above last year’s 1.91 million, but folks, every eyeball counts! This year served as a real litmus test, with the preseason going toe-to-toe with the grand stage of the Olympics.
Prime-Time Viewership: Patriots vs. Commanders Shines Bright
The pièce de résistance was NBC’s Week 3 prime-time showdown between the New England Patriots and the Washington Commanders. This game wasn’t just a hit; it was a *golazo*, pulling in a magnificent 5.3 million viewers! That’s right, 5.3 million pairs of eyes glued to their screens like cheese to a hot empanada.
On the flip side, we had the Hall of Fame game, taking place under a stormy sky and shortened due to weather. Even so, 4.93 million die-hard fans tuned in via ABC and ESPN. Sure, it was the least-watched Hall of Fame game since Vikings vs. Seahawks in 1997, but hey, blame it on the rain, muchachos.
Week-by-Week Drama
As for Week 1, ah, what can we say? The Olympics cast a shadow, and we saw a dip of 14%. But hold onto your sombreros, porque Week 2 y Week 3 came roaring back, catching up to, and even surpassing, previous numbers. It’s like watching your favorite telenovela, just when you think the hero is down and out, boom, they return stronger than ever!
The Next Big Hurdle: Election Season
The NFL might face another challenge soon enough—in the shape of oncoming elections. But fret not, amigos, no debates are set to clash with those coveted NFL prime-time slots. Perhaps politics will only drive more fans to seek solace in the one thing we can all rally around: fútbol americano.
And maybe, just maybe, the election hustle won’t put a dent in our beloved league’s viewership. After all, with all the divisiveness, what better escape than a good ol’ fútbol americano match? Who wouldn’t opt for a competitive game over the cacophony of politics? Let’s face it, football is more than a game, it’s a family tradition, a community rallying cry, and the ultimate unifying passion! Long live the NFL!
