Giants-Patriots Sets a TV Ratings Record

Super Bowl XLVI draws 111.3 million viewers

The NFL season that almost didn’t happen ended on a suitably triumphant note, as the instant classic rematch of the New York Giants and New England Patriots broke the all-time ratings record.

According to Nielsen, NBC’s coverage of Super Bowl XLVI attracted 111.3 million total viewers Sunday night, squeaking past last year’s record turnout by 0.3 percent.

The Giants’ 21-17 victory marked the seventh consecutive year of ratings growth for the Super Bowl, which first broke the 100 million viewer mark two years ago.

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