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Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell (27) reacts after a fumble recovery against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field.

Eagles-Cowboys second-most-watched NFL Kickoff game despite weather delay

The audience peaked at an average of 34.3 million viewers before inclement weather arrived.

By Sean Keeley OnSep 8, 2025 0
Sep 6, 2024; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Peacock sideline reporter Kaylee Hartung (center) interviews Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) and running back Saquon Barkley (26) after the 2024 NFL Sao Paolo Game at Neo Quimica Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Peacock announces exclusive Week 17 NFL primetime game

This will mark the fourth NFL game exclusive to Peacock.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 12, 2025 0
Eagles players celebrating their Super Bowl LIX victory over the Chiefs

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

"They made the Eagles win about themselves."

By Reice Shipley OnFeb 10, 2025 0
Some of the broadcasters of the 2024 NFL season.

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The 2024 Awful Announcing NFL announcer rankings

Chiefs Patrick Mahomes alongside Xavier Worthy

NBC’s Ravens-Chiefs broadcast most-watched season opener ever

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

By Reice Shipley OnSep 7, 2024 1
Credit: Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union

Paramount+

Is sports programming the solution to streaming service subscription hopping?

Chris Russo ESPN First Take

Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo rips NFL for putting Opening Game on Peacock: ‘It’s obscene!”

"I don't want to get Peacock!"

By Sam Neumann OnMar 27, 2024 5
Peacock broadcast of Chiefs-Dolphins

Poll shows NFL’s Peacock gamble paid off

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

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 16, 2024 1
NFL streaming

Departing CBS exec Sean McManus: ‘We just need to make sure that we are wherever the viewer is’

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

By Chris Novak OnFeb 14, 2024 3
Chris "Mad Dog" Russo unloads on Roger Goodell during ESPN's "First Take."

Chris Russo torches Roger Goodell over Peacock playoff game: ‘Bunch of freaking nonsense’

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

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 7, 2024 6
David Samson Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

David Samson skeptical of NFL streaming celebration

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

By Sam Neumann OnJan 20, 2024 1
Mike Francesa

Mike Francesa insists Super Bowl will never be PPV: ‘It won’t happen in the unborn’s lifetime.’

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

By Brandon Contes OnJan 19, 2024 10
Fubo Peacock

Fubo CEO bemoans NFL’s Peacock playoff game

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

By Chris Novak OnJan 18, 2024 5
Howard Stern

Howard Stern predicts NFL ‘fans will rebel’ over Peacock game

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

By Brandon Contes OnJan 18, 2024 5
Commentators, from left, Jac Collinsworth, Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison talk on-air for NBC/Peacock Sunday Night Football after the game of a regular season NFL football matchup Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla.

We assure you, the NFL is very happy with Peacock’s playoff game ratings

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

By Sean Keeley OnJan 17, 2024 8
One day after the Peacock-only playoff game, NBC released a video touting the game's overwhelming success. It was met with backlash. Photo Credit: NBC

NBC slammed for video hyping success of Peacock-only playoff game

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

By Michael Dixon OnJan 15, 2024 14
NBC's Mike Tirico was hilariously unaware that Taylor Swift was directly below him

NBC’s Mike Tirico was hilariously unaware that Taylor Swift was directly below him

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

By Sam Neumann OnJan 14, 2024 0
Jason Garrett. Photo Credit: Peacock.

Jason Garrett draws mixed reviews during Dolphins-Chiefs broadcast

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

By Reice Shipley OnJan 13, 2024 2
Peacock's exclusive broadcast of the Chiefs-Dolphins Wild Card matchup.

NFL fans complain about Peacock exclusive broadcast of Chiefs-Dolphins playoff game

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

By Reice Shipley OnJan 13, 2024 6
Roger Goodell

Congressman ‘demanding’ NFL and NBC move Chiefs-Dolphins off Peacock

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

By Brandon Contes OnJan 12, 2024 13
During a radio interview on Thursday, Charles Barkley blasted the NFL's decision to broadcast a playoff game on only Peacock. Photo Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Charles Barkley ‘disgusted’ about Peacock-only NFL playoff game

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

By Michael Dixon OnJan 12, 2024 7
Dec 31, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu (90) celebrates a sack of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning (6), background, in the fourth quarter during a Week 17 NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports

Chiefs’ Charles Omenihu giving away Peacock subscriptions ahead of Wild Card game

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

By Sam Neumann OnJan 10, 2024 1
Chiefs defensive lineman Charles Omenihu

Chiefs’ Charles Omenihu not pleased about playing in Peacock exclusive playoff game

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

By Reice Shipley OnJan 9, 2024 1
Oct 12, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Recording artist Taylor Swift watches play against the Los Angeles Chargers during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Chiefs-Dolphins as Peacock exclusive playoff game sparks Taylor Swift conspiracy theories

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

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 8, 2024 3

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