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Broncos-Bills Overtime Thriller Attracts 39.6 Million Viewers

1/22/2026

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On January 21, 2026, Denver Broncos defeated Buffalo Bills in overtime, with 39.6 million viewers and a peak of 51.3 million on CBS.
Broncos-Bills matchup drew 17% more viewers than last year's Houston Texans–Kansas City Chiefs game.
Seattle Seahawks' 41-6 win over San Francisco 49ers on Fox drew 32 million viewers, down 5% from last year.
The NFL remains strong this season, aided by Nielsen methodologies for measuring viewership.

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On January 21, 2026, Denver Broncos defeated Buffalo Bills in overtime, with 39.6 million viewers and a peak of 51.3 million on CBS.
Broncos-Bills matchup drew 17% more viewers than last year's Houston Texans–Kansas City Chiefs game.
Seattle Seahawks' 41-6 win over San Francisco 49ers on Fox drew 32 million viewers, down 5% from last year.
The NFL remains strong this season, aided by Nielsen methodologies for measuring viewership.