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Glenn Erby

Eagles loss to the Jets was the most watch NFL game since Super Bowl LVII

The Eagles are big business, with fans loving to see them play live, as well as on TV and streaming devices across the globe.

Philadelphia may have lost the Sunday battle to the Jets, but they continue to win the war of relevancy in a league full of star power and popular teams.

According to Fox Sports PR, the Week 6 matchup between the Eagles and Jets averaged 26.09 million viewers on Fox, marking the largest NFL television audience of the year so far.

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 15: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball for a touchdown in the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 15, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

The matchup was the most watched telecast on any network since Philadelphia’s Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Eagles are must see TV

Oct 15, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back D’Andre Swift (0) scores a touchdown while being hit by New York Jets safety Tony Adams (22) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

The viewership record comes one week after a win over the Rams, the NFL on FOX averaged 16.8 million viewers for its singleheader.

Up +14% over last year’s comparable window.

Eagles top Dallas

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 15: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles is tackled by Craig James #31 of the New York Jets during the second half at MetLife Stadium on October 15, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

The Cowboys are America’s team, but the Eagles are the most watched over the past year.

According to The AThletic, TV viewership — not including streaming and digital numbers — topped the previous high of 25.78 million viewers for the CBS window featuring the Jets and Dallas in Week 2.

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