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NFL Net Draws Record Audience On Christmas With Ravens-Steelers

NFL Network finished with 14.8 million viewers for Ravens-Steelers on Sunday afternoon in the 4:30pm ET slot, marking the best game audience on record for the network (excluding any simulcasts). The previous record was 10.7 million viewers for 49ers-Ravens on Thanksgiving night in '11. NBC had the second NFL game on Christmas Day, with the Broncos-Chiefs “SNF” matchup delivering NBC a primetime win. Broncos-Chiefs also was strong in the K.C. market, as the Chiefs locked up a playoff spot. The game drew a 42.8 local rating, second best on record for an “SNF” game in the market.

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