"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."
"Through seven weeks, TNF is averaging 15.29 million viewers, maintaining its best season since moving to Prime Video and the highest average for the franchise on any network since 2015"
"The game will be available in more than 240 countries and territories, with no subscription or Prime membership required, signaling a major expansion of the NFL’s international footprint"
"NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently announced plans for a tripleheader of NFL games this coming Christmas, featuring two games on Netflix and one on Amazon Prime"
The reported transaction also indicates the first time the NFL has committed to regularly putting a playoff game on the vertical as it continues to do business with digital ventures.
This broadcast peaked with 24.66 million viewers during the 9 to 9:15 p.m. EST quarter hour, indicative of the highest peak audience for an NFL Wild Card game airing on Saturday night since 2022.
"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."
"I use the term irresistible on this show. That’s the moments I’m chasing in this show. It’s the one you can’t resist when it shows up in your feed. You’ve seen it five times in that ten second clip, and you’re still unpacking some of the feelings behind it. That’s what success will look like for me building out a roster of shows bringing those feelings out in different ways."