Sunday Morning Football Games Impact Pregame Show Ratings

Sunday morning NFL games are increasingly impacting the ratings of traditional pregame shows. The recent Eagles-Jaguars game in London contributed to a decline in viewership for the Fox and CBS noon ET pregame broadcasts, as highlighted by Sean Keely from Awful Announcing.

This past week, the Texans-Jaguars game extended until 12:48 p.m. ET, leaving only a brief window before the pregame shows concluded. This marks the third consecutive Sunday featuring a 9:30 a.m. ET game, with additional early games scheduled for Weeks 7, 9, and 10.

Looking ahead, the upcoming Collective Bargaining Agreement is set to increase the number of international games to 16 annually, likely resulting in more early games that could further disrupt the traditional pregame format. This trend may prompt discussions about restructuring the pregame shows to air just before the 9:30 a.m. ET games.