ESPN Plus “Monday Night Football” exclusive grabbed less than 2 million viewers
The game was the lowest-rated NFL telecast since a cable-exclusive match-up between the San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders in 2008.
The game was the lowest-rated NFL telecast since a cable-exclusive match-up between the San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders in 2008.
Disney is increasing the number of “Monday Night Football” games offered on ABC this season after reaching an agreement with the NFL to do so.
Around 15 million people watched the match-up between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Atlanta Falcons.
The tentative deal will allow DirecTV and U-Verse customers to watch live sports and entertainment on Disney-owned networks, and includes future perks like access to Disney-owned apps.
More Americans watched Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers get hurt in Week 1 last year, compared to the number of fans who witnessed his return on Monday.
ABC will simulcast a highly-anticipated match-up between the New York Jets and the San Francisco 49ers on Monday — which is good news for DirecTV customers who have an antenna.
Bars, restaurants and hotels with DirecTV for Business service may not be able to offer “Monday Night Football” from ESPN.
Disney padded out ABC’s Monday night prime-time schedule with football during the twin Hollywood strikes, which ended months ago.
ABC will simulcast more Monday Night Football games this season as strikes involving Hollywood actors and writers continue on.
The inaugural Monday evening broadcast of the new NFL season grabbed 22.644 million, according to officials at ESPN.
ESPN is not overly concerned with how the NFL will make up for a lost “Monday Night Football” program that was abruptly cancelled due to a player injury.
ESPN and the NFL have offered conflicting statements on the origin of a “warm up” report on Monday Night Football following a critical player injury on Monday.