NFL surpasses NBA in Christmas viewership as two games hit over 40M viewers

Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs yells prior to a game against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.
The NFL continues to assert itself as a powerhouse, demonstrated once again during its Christmas Day games, a cherished tradition for American football fans across the nation and worldwide. This year, the NFL nearly doubled the viewership of five NBA games combined.
On Christmas Day, the NFL showcased two marquee matchups that captivated audiences. The Kansas City Chiefs, led by Patrick Mahomes, faced the Denver Broncos, quarterbacked by Russell Wilson. Kansas City triumphed with a decisive 29-10 victory, drawing an impressive 24.1 million viewers.

In the second NFL game of the day, the Baltimore Ravens delivered a commanding 31-2 victory over the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium, attracting 24.3 million viewers. Combined, the two NFL games amassed a total of 48.4 million viewers.

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