NFL Ratings Are Down 2.2%

[fire_marshall_bill]

https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl-dominates-2024-ratings-despite-22-dip-2025-01-09/#:~:text=Among%20the%20top%20100%20broadcasts,Amazon%20and%20Netflix%20this%20season.

I hope they drop another 75%

 

[Spin Doctor]

I'm not surprised. Lots of people have cut cable and the streaming options are hilariously expensive. The NFL has an accessibility problem when it comes to streaming.

 

[Hollandhawk]

Yeah like I said in another post. I find myself watching a lot less football. If there is something else I want to get done or that I would enjoy doing then that is what I’m doing. Football is going lower and lower on the list of priorities. It’s a combination of the ridiculous reffing and the endless money milking (ie. The streaming.)

 

[MyrtleHawk]

I also believe it has something to do with the refs being ridiculously blind and neglectful when the games matter most in the final quarter.

 

[hgwellz12]

Folk tryna survive.

 

[Seahawker]

New Coke and Bud Light.

 

[OneLofaTatupu]

Yeah like I said in another post. I find myself watching a lot less football. If there is something else I want to get done or that I would enjoy doing then that is what I’m doing. Football is going lower and lower on the list of priorities. It’s a combination of the ridiculous reffing and the endless money milking (ie. The streaming.)

This

 

[bigskydoc]

For some of us, it’s less about the money, and more about, “Sigh, which random streaming service do I have to subscribe to this week?”

 

[Cyrus12]

I also believe it has something to do with the refs being ridiculously blind and neglectful when the games matter most in the final quarter.

If that were the case wouldn't their employer hold them accountable? Which leads to the obvious steering conspiracy by design of the nfl...maybe fans are sick of wwe football.

 

[NoGain]

I love football, college and pro, but they're both getting so gross.

 

[hulbe]

Commercials every 4 or 5 plays kills it for me. I only watch Redzone and start Seahawks games half way through to skip the commercials.

 

[Appyhawk]

Commercials every 4 or 5 plays kills it for me. I only watch Redzone and start Seahawks games half way through to skip the commercials.

I was just getting ready to post something very similar to what you said. Commercials are really hacking me off. I can't hardly use my phone as the ads are finding new ways to become more intrusive. Then when I get to see a game I'm paying for a connection, paying to stream, AND paying to see a bunch of ****ing commercials. I'm surprised they're only down 2.2% instead of more like 22%.

 

[flv2]

...The NFL has an accessibility problem when it comes to streaming.

Not for games on FOX, which is probably why that network shows a 3% drop in tv viewers. People are watching on foxsports dot com.

 

[OrangeGravy]

Commercials every 4 or 5 plays kills it for me. I only watch Redzone and start Seahawks games half way through to skip the commercials.

This is the way. Starting any live sporting event halfway through is a requirement

 

[AROS]

For some of us, it’s less about the money, and more about, “Sigh, which random streaming service do I have to subscribe to this week?”

Bingo.

 

[CalgaryFan05]

If that were the case wouldn't their employer hold them accountable? Which leads to the obvious steering conspiracy by design of the nfl...maybe fans are sick of wwe football.

It's not a good look. And wwe football is spot on. Folding chairs on the sidelines next???

That and the gambling sellout.

And the Helmet diapers.

And the neutered defenses.

And the bullshit kickoffs.

And ******* with the onside kick.

And the non-existant pro-bowl.

And the ******* pointless flag football pushing.

And the AFC Chiefs/Mahomes/Kelce/Swift cross promotional **** fest tour that constantly gets rammed down our throats....

and, and, and, and...... I get it...... I'm really not watching any of the playoffs unless it's Lions related..... And I DGAF who comes out of the AFC except NOT the Chiefs please, for the love of God.

 

[CalgaryFan05]

Commercials every 4 or 5 plays kills it for me. I only watch Redzone and start Seahawks games half way through to skip the commercials.

This.

 

[Cyrus12]

It's not a good look. And wwe football is spot on. Folding chairs on the sidelines next???

That and the gambling sellout.

And the Helmet diapers.

And the neutered defenses.

And the bullshit kickoffs.

And ******* with the onside kick.

And the non-existant pro-bowl.

And the ******* pointless flag football pushing.

And the AFC Chiefs/Mahomes/Kelce/Swift cross promotional **** fest tour that constantly gets rammed down our throats....

and, and, and, and...... I get it...... I'm really not watching any of the playoffs unless it's Lions related..... And I DGAF who comes out of the AFC except NOT the Chiefs please, for the love of God.

Maybe 2.2 percent are tired of having their intelligence insulted...hope it's more next year...Ch4efs....next year

 

[Cyrus12]

It's not a good look. And wwe football is spot on. Folding chairs on the sidelines next???

That and the gambling sellout.

And the Helmet diapers.

And the neutered defenses.

And the bullshit kickoffs.

And ******* with the onside kick.

And the non-existant pro-bowl.

And the ******* pointless flag football pushing.

And the AFC Chiefs/Mahomes/Kelce/Swift cross promotional **** fest tour that constantly gets rammed down our throats....

and, and, and, and...... I get it...... I'm really not watching any of the playoffs unless it's Lions related..... And I DGAF who comes out of the AFC except NOT the Chiefs please, for the love of God.

As long as Taylor remains employed by the NFL Chiefs will continue to get the push...

 

[CalgaryFan05]

As long as Taylor remains employed by the NFL Chiefs will continue to get the push...

yea - i get it.... all about the Benjamins..... on every conceivable front....