Summary
The NFL's Black Friday game between the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles set a new viewership record, attracting 16.3 million viewers. This represents a significant increase from previous years and continues the trend of high viewership for NFL holiday games. The NFL's strategy of scheduling games on holidays is proving successful in drawing large audiences.
Key Facts
- The Chicago Bears won against the Philadelphia Eagles with a score of 24-15 on November 28.
- The game had about 16.3 million viewers, the highest for a Black Friday sports event since at least 1991.
- Viewership increased by 21% compared to last year's Black Friday game.
- This was the third Black Friday game, with the first held in 2023.
- Chicago's running backs Kyle Monangai and D’Andre Swift ran a combined total of 255 yards.
- The NFL is experimenting with more holiday games to capture larger audiences across TV and streaming platforms.
- The Thanksgiving Day game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Dallas Cowboys had 57.2 million viewers, setting a record for a regular-season game.
- The NFL's strategy includes scheduling games during holiday windows and promoting them heavily.
