49ers-Eagles draws 41 million viewers, most-watched wild card game since 2022

49ers-Eagles draws 41 million viewers, most-watched wild card game since 2022

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The 49ers vs. Eagles game on Sunday attracted 41 million viewers, according to Fox, marking it as the most-watched NFL wild card game on any network since the 2022 season. This audience size surpasses most other televised events, positioning the NFL as a dominant force in American TV viewership. The previous record was held by the 2022 49ers-Cowboys wild card game, which had 41.5 million viewers. Ratings are expected to increase for the upcoming divisional round, conference championships, and Super Bowl LX, continuing the trend of high viewership numbers for NFL events.

Originally by https://www.nbcsports.com/authors/michael-david-smithon January 13, 2026
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