NFL TV ratings for 2018 games up 5 percent while streaming viewership soars

[edjr 6,898]

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/nfl-television-ratings-2018-games-five-percent-streaming-viewership-soars-211117632.html

 

 

It’s the games, people. It has always been the games.

The NFL had an incredible regular season. Scoring and passing stats went up. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes became the new face of the league, and other great young quarterbacks emerged too. It seemed like every week we were getting another classic game, and it peaked when the Chiefs and Los Angeles Rams played perhaps the best regular-season game in NFL history on “Monday Night Football.”

Remember when the NFL “was dying” last year because of a dip in ratings? Hopefully you saw through that ridiculous agenda because it was never rooted in any truth.

The NFL had exciting games with great matchups throughout the season, and ratings improved. Go figure.

NFL Media released some stats from the 2018 season’s television ratings, and they were up in a lot of ways. The most digestible number from their announcement was that ratings overall were up 5 percent from last season (it’s also notable that digital streaming was up a staggering 86 percent).

The biggest reason for the ratings decrease last season is that ratings for everything are down. People consume media in a much different way than they did a decade or more ago. That the NFL could have a 5 percent increase in television ratings while also nearly doubling its streaming viewership is amazing.

While so much was made early in the season about quarterback protection rules, for the most part the league had its starting quarterbacks stay healthier this season. That meant more Aaron Rodgers in December, and less Brett Hundley like last season.

Quarterback play is one of many reasons for the ratings rebound, and the first reason is that the breathless 2017 news about ratings was an overreaction. The NFL is still the most popular sport in the United States by a mile, and even when ratings were “down,” the league was still drawing viewership numbers that any other sports league would love. That the NFL accounted for 46 of the 50 most watched shows of the season is telling. There was never a crisis.

Still, the NFL didn’t like seeing its viewership numbers slip in 2017. It should be happy going into this offseason.

 

 

 

Not surprising. How much kneeling was there?

[NorthernVike 2,096]

Fake news!

[MDC 7,889]

Thats impossible. Baker Boy and RP assured me that the NFL was going out of business because of kneeling.

[Hardcore troubadour 15,911]

They caved. Let's hope they learned their lesson.

[supermike80 2,082]

Thats impossible. Baker Boy and RP assured me that the NFL was going out of business because of kneeling.

And ht. By far ht

[listen2me 23 1,952]

I stream everything these days.

 

I dont pay for TV as I hardly watch it besides sports.

 

I do have a netflix account and signed up for ESPN+.

[Hardcore troubadour 15,911]

They stopped kneeling and the ratings went up. I don't know what the usual retards are on about. Oh yeah, HTDS

[Cruzer 1,996]

Kneeling was only part of it....... What happen to all the upheaval with Nike and droves of fans planning to boycott?

 

Fake outrage is what happened.. Everyone's a soldier up till the time it personally affects them and hits them in the ass - then all of the sudden their values are less important, then they cave.

[MDC 7,889]

To my knowledge Voltaire is the only geek who stopped watching the NFL because of the protests. A lot of others say theyre real mad about it but still watch football.

[NorthernVike 2,096]

To my knowledge Voltaire is the only geek who stopped watching the NFL because of the protests. A lot of others say theyre real mad about it but still watch football.

I didn't stop solely because of the kneeling but it sure the hell didn't help keep me as a fan. I'd say I watched less than 30 minutes total this year and last.

[MDC 7,889]

I didn't stop solely because of the kneeling but it sure the hell didn't help keep me as a fan. I'd say I watched less than 30 minutes total this year and last.

You werent going to watch more than that anyway.

[Hardcore troubadour 15,911]

As a fan of the game, I'm glad the players came to heel and gave up their ill advised campaign. Now they know better.

[Cruzer 1,996]

To my knowledge Voltaire is the only geek who stopped watching the NFL because of the protests. A lot of others say theyre real mad about it but still watch football.

In some cases - they find a loophole.

 

I've a buddy who's as right wing as they come.. He was running around kicking/screaming over the Kaep stuff, proclaimed he was done with the NFL - burning all his Nike gear....... Then he shows up to Twin Peaks, wearing his Dak jersey - with 2 USA Flags sewn over the Nike Swooshes.... I laughed at his face, called him a sellout .

[Hardcore troubadour 15,911]

In some cases - they find a loophole.

 

I've a buddy who's as right wing as they come.. He was running around kicking/screaming over the Kaep stuff, proclaimed he was done with the NFL - burning all his Nike gear....... Then he shows up to Twin Peaks, wearing his Dak jersey - with 2 USA Flags sewn over the Nike Swooshes.... I laughed at his face, called him a sellout .

I like that guy. Even though Cowboys.

[MDC 7,889]

In some cases - they find a loophole.

 

I've a buddy who's as right wing as they come.. He was running around kicking/screaming over the Kaep stuff, proclaimed he was done with the NFL - burning all his Nike gear....... Then he shows up to Twin Peaks, wearing his Dak jersey - with 2 USA Flags sewn over the Nike Swooshes.... I laughed at his face, called him a sellout .

Record setting offense this year is the reason why the NFL rebounded. Real fans only care about the product on the field.

[Hardcore troubadour 15,911]

Stand up, ratings up. Kneel down, ratings down. Pretty simple.

[Cruzer 1,996]

I like that guy. Even though Cowboys.

He's actually a fantastic guy, great friend. Army veteran to boot.

[edjr 6,898]

Record setting offense this year is the reason why the NFL rebounded. Real fans only care about the product on the field. Fantasy football

 

[Hardcore troubadour 15,911]

He's actually a fantastic guy, great friend. Army veteran to boot.

See. You should join with us, come on board for the big win! MAGA!

[Baker Boy 1,710]

I stop watching for the following reasons:

 

The game sucks!

The players suck!

The owners suck!

The media coverage sucks!

The NFL sucks!

 

Enjoy!

[Baker Boy 1,710]

Record setting offense this year is the reason why the NFL rebounded. Real fans only care about the product on the field.

And the product on the field sucks! More offensive does not relate better football to a knowledgeable fan. WRs running free so QBs who cant be hit throw to them seems pretty lame.

 

TDs are not a big deal anymore but the players seem to enjoy the celebration more than the TD. I dont miss the new game of Football all.

[Hardcore troubadour 15,911]

And the product on the field sucks! More offensive does not relate better football to a knowledgeable fan. WRs running free so QBs who cant be hit throw to them seems pretty lame.

 

TDs are not a big deal anymore but the players seem to enjoy the celebration more than the TD. I dont miss the new game of Football all.

Good points all. The NFL peaked a few years ago.

[avoiding injuries 1,652]

I stop watching for the following reasons:

 

The game sucks!

The players suck!

The owners suck!

The media coverage sucks!

The NFL sucks!

 

Enjoy!

I didnt completely stop, but Ive severely limited my watching due to the constant commercials and stoppage in the games. The final 2 minutes of a half can take a half hour.

Ive been watching more EPL and I love the speed of the game. Its highlighted the slowness of the NFL.

[listen2me 23 1,952]

I watch 95% of Packers snaps. But interest in any other games has been in decline for a few years now. This year there was a big jump. Several times i didnt even turn on SNF or MNF. Which used to be very rare for me.

[sderk 1,040]

I watch 95% of Packers snaps. But interest in any other games has been in decline for a few years now. This year there was a big jump. Several times i didnt even turn on SNF or MNF. Which used to be very rare for me.

You need to learn to start gambling man. That increases the entertainment value exponentially. And being a Packers fan, you are going to need that value. Or, just go to the football graveyard.

[Reality 3,121]

This one is pretty easy fellas, ratings were down 19% over the last 2 years. There was a 5% bump this year, politics are no longer a topic in the booth or on the field. There was a concerted effort by all broadcast companies not to cover it.

 

There was also some exciting play from new players this year Mahomes, Mayfield, etc. The Browns, Colts, & Bears were good, new blood in the playoffs, yadda yadda. You guys always try to make this stuff tougher than it really is.

 

[MDC 7,889]

And the product on the field sucks! More offensive does not relate better football to a knowledgeable fan. WRs running free so QBs who cant be hit throw to them seems pretty lame.

 

TDs are not a big deal anymore but the players seem to enjoy the celebration more than the TD. I dont miss the new game of Football all.

The game is definitely worse. The NFL had a golden era in the 80s through maybe the early 2000s and has gotten much worse over the past 10 years or so. I dont think it will continue to be such a dominating sport in another 10-15 years.

[Baker Boy 1,710]

You need to learn to start gambling man. That increases the entertainment value exponentially. And being a Packers fan, you are going to need that value. Or, just go to the football graveyard.

Where would the NFL be without gambling and alcohol? How many of you would watch if both were eliminated?

[MDC 7,889]

Where would the NFL be without gambling and alcohol? How many of you would watch if both were eliminated?

[listen2me 23 1,952]

You need to learn to start gambling man. That increases the entertainment value exponentially. And being a Packers fan, you are going to need that value. Or, just go to the football graveyard.

I had a run of gambling. Quit a couple years ago basically. It does make games more watchable. But i dont need football enough to start back up.