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NFL Week 6 Sees Record Viewership Surge
10/17/2025
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Story summary
- The NFL's Week 6 viewership was high, with CBS's 49ers vs. Buccaneers averaging 26.82 million viewers.
- The CBS game was part of the NFL's first schedule flex of the season, replacing a less appealing matchup.
- NBC's Sunday Night Football featuring the Lions and Chiefs averaged 27.3 million viewers.
- ESPN's Monday Night Football doubleheader averaged 21.9 million viewers.
- Overall, viewership indicates strong interest in NFL games this season.
