NBC and Peacock's broadcast of Cowboys-49ers game garners approximately 24 million viewers on average
The NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys, played on October 27, 2022, has set a new record as the most-watched Week 8 'Sunday Night Football' game on record. The game, broadcast across NBC, Peacock, NBC Sports Digital platforms, and NFL Digital platforms, averaged 23.9 million viewers. This impressive viewership marks a significant increase of 43% compared to last year's Week 8 game between the Chicago Bears and the Los Angeles Chargers, which had 16.7 million viewers. The current viewership for 'Sunday Night Football' is the highest it has been since 2015 for Week 8. NBC Sports reported that the series is averaging 22.4 million viewers across all platforms, making it the best average audience for the 'Sunday Night Football' series through Week 8 since 2015. The series has seen a notable increase in viewership since 2015, with the current viewership being a high point. During the second quarter of the game, NBC Sports' audience peaked at 26.4 million viewers. The game, played in San Francisco for the 49ers and Dallas for the Cowboys, has been a testament to the enduring popularity of the 'Sunday Night Football' series. The viewership data was provided by Nielsen and Adobe Analytics. While specific rating numbers for the Cowboys game compared to past Cowboys games are not directly provided in the available search data, the game notably surpassed previous Dallas Cowboys games in recent years, according to NBC Sports. The high viewership for 'Sunday Night Football' this season has been consistent, making it a standout in the league's broadcast history. Despite the specific location of the broadcast not being provided, the game has undoubtedly left a lasting impression on NFL fans across the globe.
