The Seattle Seahawks’ 17-9 wild card victory over the Philadelphia Eagles has already been well-documented, but it turned out to be strong in the TV-ratings department as well.
According to NBC, the game was not only the most-watched NFL game since Super Bowl LIII last year but also the most-viewed television event since then.
Sunday's @Seahawks–@Eagles in NFC Wild Card on NBC is TV's Most Watched Show Since Super Bowl LIIIhttps://t.co/lt5nA3JERz pic.twitter.com/gNVQFHwEc1
— NBC Sports PR (@NBCSportsPR) January 6, 2020
A whopping 82% of TVs in the Seattle area were tuned to the game. Here’ a look at some of the numbers in other markets that were monitored as well.
Seattle drew a staggering 82 share for @Seahawks' NFC Wild Card victory on NBC (82 percent of TVs in use, were tuned to the game). https://t.co/lt5nA3JERz
Top markets here: pic.twitter.com/aupUNZWz0T
— NBC Sports PR (@NBCSportsPR) January 6, 2020
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf put on a show with a postseason debut to remember and the two teams kept the game close throughout. Quarterback Russell Wilson had quite a few moments of his own and even Marshawn Lynch got in on the action with a touchdown.
Seattle ultimately prevailed and will face the Green Bay Packers on the road on Sunday. The NFL postseason ratings should only increase as we delve into the divisional round.
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