FOX Sports’ America’s Game of the Week featuring the Dallas Cowboys’ 44-22 victory over the Washington Commanders drew an average audience of 25,630,000 viewers, making it the most-watched telecast of the week across all networks.
The broadcast, which showcased one of the NFL’s most rivaled matchups, solidified FOX Sports’ flagship program as the #1 show on television.
Season-to-date, America’s Game of the Week is averaging 26,158,000 viewers, representing a 2% increase over last year’s season-to-date average of 25,650,000.
The Cowboys-Commanders matchup underscored the continued dominance of FOX Sports’ NFL coverage, as the network has been off to its strongest start in nearly a decade. The NFL on FOX is averaging 19,646,000 viewers season-to-date, marking a 4% increase over last year’s average of 18,948,000 and its best opening pace since 2014.
By comparison, CBS Sports also scored the most-watched week seven single header on any network since 2015 with an average viewership of 17.841 million viewers, up 31% against the comparable window from last year. The NFL on CBS has racked up its best viewership in a decade with over 18.662 million viewers through week seven, which shows a 4% rise against last year.
The season-long growth reflects a combination of strong on-field matchups, strategic scheduling, and expansive coverage that emphasizes both live-action storytelling and fan engagement. While overall linear TV ratings have fluctuated in recent years, marquee NFL games remain reliable draws, with “America’s Game of the Week” serving as a centerpiece.
With the NFL season in full swing, FOX Sports and CBS Sports appear well-positioned to maintain its momentum.
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Solid numbers for all the networks. The NFL IS KING KONG