NBC’s NFL Kickoff Game ratings for Chiefs-Lions were up big time over 2022
Lions-Chiefs averaged 26.8 million viewers across all platforms.
Lions-Chiefs averaged 26.8 million viewers across all platforms.
"Have you ever had, like, a really hard class, and if they decide that you get called on in class...and the teacher's going to figure out just how much you know? It's kind of like interviewing Aaron."
The Cowboys' popularity ensures primetime exposure, even when they're not good.
The Hall of Fame Game, the NFL's preseason kickoff, drew viewership that would make other sports leagues blush.
"Almost automatically, you have to acknowledge what happened to him off the field before you're allowed to even begin a conversation about on the field."
"Devin is a leader in every sense of the word, both on and off the field, and his dynamic personality and passion for the game will be a great addition to the show."
"Every day in this country, innocent lives are at stake. The only difference is they don’t belong to a famous athlete, and they’re not seen on national TV. But those lives are still important to God and in God's eyes."
"Amazon was maybe the highest priority from a media standpoint for us — making sure that launched properly. Knowing that Freddie was in the seat…that part of the launch was not a concern of mine."
Drew Brees wasn't great, but not every potential broadcaster is.
“The unbelievable busyness of an NFL career and then really not taking a break at all and launching right in with us with both Notre Dame football and the NFL, it was certainly an around-the-clock assignment. This was definitely a lifestyle choice for him, which is totally understandable.”
Would Brees have backed up Ian Book?
"My contract is up, but we’re still talking about the future and a couple of other things are out there. I, at this moment in time, hope to be doing games next year."
Yes, this is an indication of how much of NBC's current strategy focuses on sports, but it also has a lot to do with the latest Super Bowl date ever.
Having Brees on location for Football Night in America led to an interesting sideline congratulations shot here.
Unlike Mike Tirico, Drew Brees, and Tony Dungy, Harrison wasn't holding his own umbrella.
The game averaged 26.0 million viewers across TV and streaming.
Premiering after Sunday's Bears-Rams tilt, the show will feature on-site interviews, game highlights, and film analysis from NBC's Sunday night crew.