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Eagles Win Thrilling Playoff, Viewership Declines to 37.8 Million

1/22/2025

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Story summary

In a thrilling snowy playoff showdown, the Philadelphia Eagles triumphed over the Los Angeles Rams with a score of 28-22, captivating 37.8 million viewers—NBC's fourth-largest NFL Divisional Playoff audience since 1988. Yet, this figure fell short of last year's 40.4 million, highlighting a concerning trend in declining NFL viewership.

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Historical Context

In a snowy playoff thriller, the Philadelphia Eagles edged the Los Angeles Rams 28-22, drawing 37.8 million viewers. This marks NBC's fourth-largest NFL playoff audience since 1988, yet it highlights a decline from last year's 40.4 million, echoing trends from the 1970s when viewership fluctuated amid rising competition.

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Story summary

In a thrilling snowy playoff showdown, the Philadelphia Eagles triumphed over the Los Angeles Rams with a score of 28-22, captivating 37.8 million viewers—NBC's fourth-largest NFL Divisional Playoff audience since 1988. Yet, this figure fell short of last year's 40.4 million, highlighting a concerning trend in declining NFL viewership.

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