NFL's TV numbers still sliding; 2017 figures down big from same period in '15

www.sportingnews.com ^ | 10/26/2017 | Michael McCarthy

[Red Badger]

The NFL's once-golden network TV numbers continue to drop.

NFL games averaged 15.1 million viewers through Week 7, according to Nielsen data obtained by Sporting News. That's down 5.1 percent from 15.87 million viewers during the same period last season and off 18.7 percent from 18.35 million viewers during the same period in 2015.

Viewership numbers are lagging for a variety of reasons, not least the ongoing protests during the national anthem that former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began in 2016. Fans are still angry about Kaepernick’s continued unemployment as well as what's seen as the growing politicization of the NFL.

In addition, President Donald Trump continues to attack the league for not forcing all players to stand during the anthem. Commissioner Roger Goodell and player reps met last week to seek a way forward, but there wasn’t much progress, and players continue to protest.

More than 20 NFL players sat, took a knee, raised a fist or stayed in the tunnel during Week 7 games, according to The Associated Press.

The NFL’s network TV partners, for their part, refuse to show, much less discuss, player protests on the air during game telecasts after airing them for a brief time earlier in the season.

Across the media landscape, viewers are watching less sports on TV. The NFL is also missing an All-Pro team of injured stars including Aaron Rodgers, Odell Beckham Jr. and J.J. Watt. Former draws such as Peyton Manning and Tony Romo are now retired.

The good news: National draws such as the Cowboys, the Steelers and the Super Bowl-champion Patriots are rebounding from early-season struggles.

The league is also benefiting from new stars like Carson Wentz of the Eagles.

[Red Badger]

...Fans are still angry about Kaepernick’s continued unemployment

WTH...????????

[cgbg]

Well, someone _finally_ partially got it:

as well as what's seen as the growing politicization of the NFL.

The writer can get an A if they rewrite as:

as well as what's seen as the social justice warrior posturing of the NFL.

[Grampa Dave]

Goodell and Colin, we thank you for being BLM/NFL useless idiots! You woke Americans up to the NFL scam on our tvs and in our tax payer stadiums. Your contribution to Americans will be remembered, like 8 years of Obama and H. Clintoon's campaigning gave us President Trump!

NFL = NEW FAR LEFT!

More NFL teams renamed: Oakland Traitors, Baltimore Cravens, Buffalo Bolsheviks, Green Bay Pinkos, Washington Red Guards, Los Angeles Chekists, Jacksonville Jacobins.

The Dallas Cowgirl Pussies!

NFL = NATIONAL FELON League!

[hillarys cankles]

Use to be a hardcore NFL’er. Spending thousands of doallars on home games AND away games. Not anymore.

It started with being angry at their disrespect. Now I’m just use to actually being productive on Sunday. Hardcore family time. Kayaking. Hiking. Shooting. Playing with my nephew and young daughter. Good ole fashioned family time minus the overpaid spoiled NFL whiners. Thank you NFL, for showing me that I wasted a lot of time on your sorry product. You couldn’t pay me to go back.........

[headstamp 2]

[...Fans are still angry about Kaepernick’s continued unemployment ]

Fake News.

[gibsonguy]

“Fans are still angry about Kaepernick’s continued unemployment”

Wow what an deluded moron. As if.

[billyboy15]

More than 20 NFL players sat, took a knee, raised a fist or stayed in the tunnel during Week 7 games, according to The Associated Press
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There are about 1600 professional NFL Players. These paltry 20 represent 1.25% and even then not aone of them actually has the courage of their alleged convictions to kneel DURING THE ANTHEM!

My guess is as soon as the first player has his contract negotiations impacted by a claim of reduced revenues the s*** will hit the fan and we’ll never see another protest the 99% who are not protesting the anthem will see that the 1% quit and quit quickly as soon as money enters the picture.

[kingcanuteus]

Im sorry, what’s this NFL thing people keep talking about?

[Pinkbell]

The politicization is a problem. I don’t care what the players do in their free time. If they want to organize protests and be active socially and politically, that’s their right to do so. However, don’t do it using the flag and our anthem.

[allendale]

Funny the effect that progressive or leftist politics has on people. It would seem that the NFL owners have postured themselves into what can only be objectively labeled a suicide pact. The next step will be to rehire Goodel with a hefty raise despite his inability to initially deal with Kaepennick and show some effective leadership.

[safeasthebanks]

But hey, I’m sure that Ravens/Dolphins game tonight will turn that ratings slide right around....

And I say that as a Ravens season ticket holder (notice I didn’t say “Ravens fan”).

[Red Badger]

No Fans Left................

[boycott]

Thanks, Grampa.

It would suit me fine if the league folded. The boycott continues.

[gunsequalfreedom]

Now there is a bit of made up news....

” Fans are still angry about Kaepernick’s continued unemployment ...”

[Grampa Dave]

The NFL/ESPN/ABC/DISNEY anti America thugs can shrivel up and disappear for the good of America and us.

[Dr. Sivana]

You posted an image stating 871 NFL players are convisted felons, with 825 players without a criminal record. I would like the source. There’s a LOT between between “convicted felon” and “No Criminal Record”, between disorderly conduct or possession of weed and armed robbery. I don’t doubt that half have records. I am doubtful that half are convicted felons. (For one thing, they are good at plea bargaining down to misdemeanors).

[Dr. Sivana]

Im sorry, what’s this NFL thing people keep talking about?

According to Wikipedia, it is the Amtrak code for Niagara Falls.

[Maudeen]

Let’s just shut down the show . . . I can’t believe anyone is still enjoying watching these games.

[jmaroneps37]

” Fans are still angry about Kaepernick’s continued unemployment...” The Slum Dog Millionaires of the BLM/NFL are still rolling down hill and statements like this will keep them rolling. They cannot even begin to get back up the hill until they stop rolling down hill.

[safeasthebanks]

“871 Convicted Felons playing currently in the NFL”

Baloney.

BA-LONEY.