National Football League opening week viewership figures have presented a mixed picture for broadcast networks. CBS experienced a slight decline in viewership for its Week 1 games, indicating some audience attrition.
In contrast, NBC saw a rebound with its Sunday night broadcast, suggesting a stronger performance for its prime-time NFL coverage. These contrasting trends highlight the dynamic nature of sports broadcasting viewership in the early part of the season.
NFL Week 1 Viewership Sees CBS Dip, NBC Rebound
16 stories · 4 sources
#nfl #season #openerOther digests
- 2026-09-15 — NFL Week 1 Viewership Sees CBS Dip, NBC Rebound
- 2026-09-14 — Watt's Pick-Six Seals Rodgers' Final Opener; Broncos-Chiefs Kick Off MNF
- 2026-09-13 — Bears and Panthers Shatter Scoring Record in High-Octane NFL Opener
- 2026-09-12 — Rookies Face Raiders as Rams Suffer Blowout in International Opener
- 2026-09-11 — Mahomes Returns from ACL Tear as Chiefs Face Broncos in Season Opener
- 2026-09-10 — NFL Kicks Off 2026 Season in Australia with Rams-49ers Clash; Stafford's Future Looms
- 2026-09-09 — Seahawks Host Patriots in Unprecedented Wednesday NFL Season Opener
- 2026-09-08 — Donald Out for Rams' Australia Opener Against 49ers
- 2026-09-07 — Jaguars Launch Weeklong Fan Celebration for Season Opener
- 2026-09-03 — Rams Aim to End Decades-Long Losing Streaks Against Eagles, Cowboys, Packers
- 2026-09-02 — NFL Season Kicks Off Wednesday with Seahawks-Patriots Rematch
- 2026-09-01 — NFL Season Kicks Off Wednesday with Patriots-Seahawks, Rams Face Controversial Australia Travel