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Wild Card Weekend: Eagles-Packers Soar, Ratings Decline

1/15/2025

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NFL Wild Card Weekend delivered a rollercoaster of viewership. The Eagles-Packers showdown captivated 35.9 million fans, marking the weekend's peak, yet fell 11% from last year. Meanwhile, the Commanders-Buccaneers clash struggled, becoming the least-watched Sunday night Wild Card game since the playoffs expanded in 2021, reflecting a broader decline in ratings.

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NFL Wild Card Weekend delivered a rollercoaster of viewership. The Eagles-Packers showdown captivated 35.9 million fans, marking the weekend's peak, yet fell 11% from last year. Meanwhile, the Commanders-Buccaneers clash struggled, becoming the least-watched Sunday night Wild Card game since the playoffs expanded in 2021, reflecting a broader decline in ratings.