Chargers-Patriots averages 28.9 million on Sunday night
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The NFL playoff game between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night attracted 28.9 million viewers on NBC and Peacock. This game ended with the Patriots defeating the Chargers 16-3. The viewership showed a slight decline compared to the previous year's Sunday night playoff game between the Washington Commanders and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which averaged 29 million viewers. The current ratings also include the benefit of the Nielsen Big Data + Panel enhancement. Despite the less competitive nature of the Patriots-Chargers game, it still drew a significant audience.
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