ESPN scored a ratings coup on Saturday, thanks to the first US Open Women’s Championship tennis battle in years between young American women. The match earned a 1.9 overnight rating in the metered markets for the match portion of the three-hour telecast, 36 percent higher than last year’s women’s final from New York. (Deadline)
Thursday’s NFL kickoff game on NBC between the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs was down in the overnight ratings compared to the 2016 season opener. According to Nielsen data, the Patriots-Chiefs game averaged a 14.6 rating in metered market households. That is down approximately 12 percent from the 2016 game, which drew a 16.5 rating. (Variety)
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