NFL ratings decline

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There was a two percent decline in regular season ratings

There was a 9.3% decline in the wild-card weekend playoff games

https://frontofficesports.com/newsletter/why-nfl-wild-card-ratings-fell/

There was 8% decline in the division round

https://www.the-sun.com/sport/13353083/nfl-ratings-playoffs-division-round/


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[color=var(--m3c11)]The NFL's playoff ratings have been disappointing in 2025, with viewership down for the wild-card and divisional rounds. This is part of a trend that started during the regular season. 

Wild-card round 
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• [color=var(--m3c11)]The six wild-card games averaged 28.3 million viewers, which is a 9.3% decrease from 2024.[/font][/size][/font][/size][/color]
• [color=var(--m3c11)]The decline was larger than the one experienced during the regular season.[/font][/size][/font][/size][/color]
• [color=var(--m3c11)]The decline was due to a series of one-sided games.[/font][/size][/font][/size][/color]

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• [color=var(--m3c11)]The four divisional games averaged 36.6 million viewers, which is the lowest mark for the second round since 2021. 
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• [color=var(--m3c11)]The ratings were down 8% from the record-breaking 2024 season. 
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• [color=var(--m3c11)]The Ravens-Bills game was the most anticipated game, but the ratings were disappointing. [/font][/size][/font][/size][/color]