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NFL Ratings are just getting worse...
Posted on 10/27/16 at 7:33 am
Posted on 10/27/16 at 7:33 am
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The NFL’s downturn in ratings has been the dominant sports media storyline of the fall of 2016.
And unfortunately for the league, it’s not getting any better, especially when it comes to the primetime windows. And while there are a number of factors at play in what’s ailing the NFL right now, the quality of the primetime games isn’t helping.
In spite of featuring the game’s most storied rivalry in Bears-Packers, Thursday Night Football was down 17% versus last year. The abysmal 6-6 tie between the Cardinals and Seahawks was unsurprisingly down 15% from last year, proving that not all close games are guaranteed to drive viewership. The Monday Night Football matchup between Houston and Denver was also uninspiring and down 13% from last year.
Suck it, Roger
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Posted on 10/27/16 at 7:34 am to StarSaint
Used to watch all I could. Then I went to watching my fantasy players. Now I don't watch unless I have absolutely nothing else to do.
Posted on 10/27/16 at 7:35 am to StarSaint
Cowherd said it's mostly because of the election cycle and the Cubs in the World Series. We'll find out soon enough I guess
Posted on 10/27/16 at 7:36 am to StarSaint
have not watched one play this year and won't...
Posted on 10/27/16 at 7:38 am to tigerpimpbot
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Cowherd said it's mostly because of the election cycle and the Cubs in the World Series. We'll find out soon enough I guess
I think it's much deeper than this, but you are right...we will see.
FWIW, this is the least excited i've ever been about the NFL.
Posted on 10/27/16 at 7:43 am to StarSaint
Garbage officiating and too many fricking commercial breaks
Posted on 10/27/16 at 7:43 am to tigerpimpbot
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Cowherd said it's mostly because of the election cycle and the Cubs in the World Series. We'll find out soon enough I guess
I dont buy that. But who knows.
Posted on 10/27/16 at 7:49 am to StarSaint
quote:It is. For some reason, it just doesn't have the same luster it used to.
I think it's much deeper than this, but you are right...we will see.
I know it is beaten to death, but part is the political stories they added to it. It is just getting annoying. Sports is supposed to be an escape from real life.
Another aspect is just the overall saturation of the market.
The presidential election counts for some, but not a majority of its issues.
This post was edited on 10/27/16 at 7:50 am
Posted on 10/27/16 at 7:50 am to tigerpimpbot
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Cowherd said it's mostly because of the election cycle and the Cubs in the World Series. We'll find out soon enough I guess
That's a pretty bold statement considering there was no baseball or debate competing with the Sunday or Monday night games.
At least there was game 5 of the NLCS on the same time as the Thursday night game... that would definitely take away some casual sports fans.
Posted on 10/27/16 at 7:50 am to bbap
Too much bias to offenses. Too many penalties. Commercials are better than college. Too much merchandising, all the charities, etc. Just stuff to sell jerseys. No tackling. It is not a quality product anymore.
Posted on 10/27/16 at 7:51 am to tiger94gop
Posted on 10/27/16 at 7:51 am to StarSaint
He's the Melissa Meyer of commissioners.
NFL is boring.
NFL is boring.
Posted on 10/27/16 at 7:52 am to choupiquesushi
I feel like I've turned into a casual fan and that's it.
Because every time you turn around there's a fricking flag on the field or they're going to commercial.
Because every time you turn around there's a fricking flag on the field or they're going to commercial.
Posted on 10/27/16 at 7:53 am to tigerpimpbot
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Cowherd said it's mostly because of the election cycle and the Cubs in the World Series. We'll find out soon enough I guess
This plays a part, but there's much more to it than this.
Posted on 10/27/16 at 7:55 am to StarSaint
This isn't real. Just made up bullshite by people who want to seem cool and edgy and trendy.
jk, strongbackweakmind
jk, strongbackweakmind
Posted on 10/27/16 at 7:59 am to choupiquesushi
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sad when the NBA has more sense than the NFL
Want all that equal treatment claim you dont get.....company gives equal treatment...then complain about how company didnt give you special treatment but treated you like anyone that wore something the company didnt approve.
#wematter
#weshouldneverhearno
Posted on 10/27/16 at 7:59 am to tiger94gop
quote:This as well. Defenses are neutered. Penalties are at absurd rates. Commercials occur every 5 mins. Games take upwards of 4 hours.
Too much bias to offenses. Too many penalties. Commercials are better than college. Too much merchandising, all the charities, etc. Just stuff to sell jerseys. No tackling. It is not a quality product anymore.
Boring product.
Posted on 10/27/16 at 8:00 am to ReauxlTide222
Dude, you are always in these threads. You absolutely HATE the NFL. We get it, man.
Posted on 10/27/16 at 8:02 am to StarSaint
I really wish NFL would/could develop their own streaming service or package that could be offered to everyone not just direct tv.
I can't watch Saints games. It's the only game that I'd 100% watch every week but I CAN'T. How absurd
I can't watch Saints games. It's the only game that I'd 100% watch every week but I CAN'T. How absurd
Posted on 10/27/16 at 8:03 am to StarSaint
The NFL should just put the Cowboys on SNF or MNF every week
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