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.
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ABC to simulcast more “Monday Night Football” games
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.
Audience dips for ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” in Week 2
Around 15 million people watched the match-up between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Atlanta Falcons.
Tentative deal brings Disney-owned ABC, ESPN back to DirecTV
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.
ESPN sees lower audience for Week 1 Monday Night Football game
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 to simulcast Jets-49ers “Monday Night Football” game
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.
DirecTV exec warns ESPN blackout could affect football season
Bars, restaurants and hotels with DirecTV for Business service may not be able to offer “Monday Night Football” from ESPN.
Fewer “Monday Night Football” games to air on ABC
Disney padded out ABC’s Monday night prime-time schedule with football during the twin Hollywood strikes, which ended months ago.
More “Monday Night Football” games to simulcast on ABC
ABC will simulcast more Monday Night Football games this season as strikes involving Hollywood actors and writers continue on.
Monday Night Football draws over 22 million viewers
The inaugural Monday evening broadcast of the new NFL season grabbed 22.644 million, according to officials at ESPN.
NFL won’t resume postponed “Monday Night Football” game
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 says ‘warm up’ report came from NFL officials
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.