Ravens vs. Falcons Game Draws 17 Million Viewers Despite Jackson's Absence

The Sunday night NFL game between the Ravens and Falcons attracted an average of 17 million viewers on NBC, despite the absence of two-time MVP Lamar Jackson.

Jackson was sidelined, leading to Tyler Huntley taking over as quarterback. The game concluded with the Ravens securing a 30-23 victory in overtime. This matchup faced competition from a Brewers-Dodgers game on Fox, which garnered 10 million viewers.

The NFL aims to protect its star quarterbacks, as their presence significantly influences viewership and business interests. The Ravens-Falcons game closely matched the audience of the Buccaneers-Cowboys game, which had 16.725 million viewers. Upcoming games, such as Cowboys-Packers, are expected to attract significant attention due to the presence of multiple star players.