2017 NFL Thread - Become a Chiefs Fan! (Or Don't)

[CardsofSTL]

[pioneer98]

Sliding NFL ratings could throw networks for a loss

In a fractured media environment where award-winning scripted dramas compete for the public's attention along with goofy cat videos, one of the few things that multibillion dollar media and entertainment conglomerates could count on to attract millions of viewers -- and generate the ad revenue that keeps them in business -- was the National Football League.

These days, however, the most popular U.S. professional sport isn't such a sure bet. According to Pivotal Research analyst Brian Wieser, viewership for the NFL was down 14 percent on a year-over-year basis during the first week of the 2017-18 season. That's the lowest level of same-week viewing since 2009.

[GeddyWrox]

Can't blame it on the election cycle this year, either.

[Socnorb11]

Can't blame it on the election cycle this year, either.

Irma

[Freed Roger]

Can't blame it on the election cycle this year, either.

Fantasy football is the only thing keepin it at these fallinh levels.

Was on a plane for 4 hours with free tv /NFL - I wasnt bored enough to watch.

[Jocephus]

rams at 49ers tonight

...is anyone going to watch 1 min of this?

[cardinalkarp]

rams at 49ers tonight

...is anyone going to watch 1 min of this?

Nope.

I'll casually flip it on during the sunday games, but it doesn't stay on for all that long. I've pretty much lost interest in the NFL completely.

[Jocephus]

i've definitely lost interest as they years have gone on (lets say last 5 years) but this year its even moreso than usual, hah. i think i saw 5 mins week 1. maybe 20 week 2. can't even remember which games i saw...and those were only 'cause i was doing laundry and wanted something on the tube as i piddling around.

[InvincibleCakeEater]

Become Chiefs fans you weirdos.

[cardinalkarp]

Become Chiefs fans you weirdos.

It's the NFL in general that has turned me off, not lack of a team.