If you didn’t think fans were ready for some football, the numbers from the opening weekend will prove just how much so.
Greg Aiello of NFL public relations noted 2015 was the most-watched NFL kickoff weekend ever, with an average of 19.9 million viewers per game.
With an average of 19.9 million TV viewers, this is the most watched opening weekend in NFL history.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) September 17, 2015
With avg of 19.9 million viewers for games on CBS, ESPN, FOX & NBC, 2015 was most-watched NFL KO Weekend ever. #NFLFanRecord Thank you!
— Greg Aiello (@gregaiello) September 16, 2015
The opening weekend did better or just as well as every game of the NBA Finals between the Warriors and Cavaliers.
By Glenn Erby