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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Joe Reedy

SHOCKING: Nfl averaged 22 3 million viewers per game for opening week its highest on record - What They Never Told You

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The NFL averaged 22.3 million viewers per game during the league’s opening week, making it the most-watched Week 1 on record for the second straight year.

The per-game average on TV and digital platforms was a 5% increase from the 21 million Week 1 average of last season, according to the league and Nielsen.

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