Arrr! FOX's NFL broadcasts be among th' most-watched spectacles o' 2023, me hearties!
2023-12-30
Arrr! Variety hath published its tally of the grandest 100 spectacles viewed in 2023, and lo and behold, the NFL hath emerged victorious, ruling with an iron fist! Aye, over thirty score NFL battles hath graced this list, displaying their unrivaled dominion over the seas of entertainment!
In the year 2023, the mighty NFL continued to dominate the television airwaves, just like a pirate ruling over his treasure. It seems that death, taxes, and the NFL ruling television are the three certainties in life.Variety reported that a whopping 45 NFL games made it onto the list of the 100 most-watched telecasts. Even FOX's "The OT" NFL postgame show found its way onto this prestigious list.
The top spot on the list was claimed by Super Bowl LVII, where the Kansas City Chiefs made a stunning comeback against the Philadelphia Eagles, captivating over 114 million viewers. It was their second Super Bowl victory in just four years!
FOX broadcasts proved to be a force to be reckoned with, as they occupied three out of the top five spots. The NFC playoff game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys secured the third spot with a viewership of over 45.8 million, while the playoff game between the Eagles and the New York Giants took fourth place with over 28.8 million viewers.
The September 24 edition of "The OT" also attracted its fair share of attention, with over 11.4 million viewers tuning in to witness the clash between the Chiefs and the Chicago Bears. This game also marked the debut of Taylor Swift at Arrowhead Stadium, cheering on her new beau, Travis Kelce.
While the Oscars managed to secure a spot on Variety's list with 19.4 million viewers, it was clear that sporting events claimed the lion's share of the top rankings. The NCAA Men's Basketball Championship attracted 14.7 million viewers, and the NBA Finals Game 5 between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat pulled in 13.3 million viewers.
So, in the world of television, it seems that sports and the NFL in particular reign supreme, leaving all other contenders in their wake. It's a pirate's life for the NFL!