Texans-Steelers generates 29 million on Monday night

ESPN reported that the Texans-Steelers wild-card game attracted an average of 29.1 million viewers across its multi-network simulcast on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and Deportes. This figure represents a 15% increase compared to last year's wild-card match between the Vikings and Rams. The audience peaked at 33 million between 9:00 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. ET. Despite the Texans leading 7-6 at the start of the fourth quarter, the game ended with a decisive 30-6 score. The viewership numbers matched those of the January 2024 Monday night wild-card game featuring the Eagles and Buccaneers. ESPN did not disclose viewership figures for the ManningCast, which has struggled to compete with the main broadcast since the network acquired Joe Buck and Troy Aikman.