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NFL's Week 1 Total Audience Drops by 13 Percent

Thursday, September 17, 2026

NFL Week 1 games in 2026 drew a 13 percent smaller total audience compared to Week 1 of the previous season, according to ratings data.

Original reporting: https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2026/09/17/nfls-week-1-total-audience-drops-by-13-percent/

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