NFL on Peacock Archives

NBC roasted for shameless Peacock plug after Eagles’ Super Bowl victory

"They made the Eagles win about themselves."

Some of the broadcasters of the 2024 NFL season.

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An average of 28.9 million viewers tuned in to Thursday's season opener.

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"I don't want to get Peacock!"

NFL's Peacock experiment yields record viewership and high subscriber retention, but faces mixed reactions and challenges like cost and opposition.

"The largest audiences will continue to be on broadcast television in the foreseeable future."

"They did it because the NBC people gave them $110 million for the one stupid game."

David Samson questions the NFL's streaming celebration and urges consideration of long-term sustainability and broader implications.

"Congress will never allow championship games in America be played on pay TV."

"When I think about the Peacock siutation from a consumer perspective, it's sad to see."

"They're going to the well too many times."

Where you might see disappointment, the NFL saw proof of concept.

"This is not that far from the government congratulating itself for collecting the most taxes ever."

"'Hey, dummy, they're taking a picture of Taylor.'"

"Has Jason Garrett ever said one thing of substance?"

Viewers continue to voice their frustrations with Peacock's exclusive broadcast of Saturday's Chiefs-Dolphins playoff matchup.

"They don't deserve to be squeezed even further by greedy corporations."

"That’s not cool, they’re just being greedy pigs."

Defying streaming exclusivity, Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu is gifting fans Peacock subscriptions.

"Us playing on peacock ONLY is insane I won't lie."

Regardless of if Swift was considered in this decision, it seems like it will work out for Peacock.