Not sure how correct Super Bowl LI ratings are because there are so many who watched on their computers or cell phones, but still over 111 million tuned to watch yet another Patsy victory – PB/TK
Despite Overtime Finish, NFL Super Bowl Draws Lower TV Ratings – By Tim Baysinger February 7, 2017
(Reuters) – Fox Television’s broadcast of Super Bowl LI on Sunday night drew 111.3 million viewers, according to Nielsen data released by the network on Monday, the smallest audience for the National Football League’s title game in four years.
The contest included a thrilling finish, with the New England Patriots staging a comeback to defeat the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football league’s first-ever Super Bowl overtime. The Patriots returned from a 25-point deficit and quarterback Tom Brady, 39, won his record fifth championship.
The Falcons were in control for much of the game, with a 28-3 lead midway through the third quarter. Viewership surged as the Patriots’ pushed the game into overtime, peaking at 117.7 million from 10 p.m. to 10:15 p.m ET.
Without the Patriots’ rally, ratings would’ve been even worse for Fox, which still posted the least-viewed Super Bowl since 2013, when 108.7 million watched the Baltimore Ravens defeat the San Francisco 49ers
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