That's right. All you have to do is tune in on Sundays. You can't fake half empty stadiums on live TV.
Originally Posted by gfejunkie
Give me two examples of games you tuned into on a recent Sunday where the stands were half empty.
Every game I tuned into in the last week, whether it be Sunday, Monday, or Thursday, has near capacity crowds. Baltimore last night was packed. Dallas last Thursday was packed. It all depends on the game. Some teams simply do not draw well. Never have. I continue to show the per cent of capacity of NFL games, most of which are 95% plus. How that compares to prior years I do not know. How many of those fans not attending are season ticket holders who did not go? This I will repeat. The average NFL fan does not give a damn about what happens before the kickoff. They may not like players taking a knee either before, during, or after the national anthem, but they are there to watch a ball game and support their TEAM!
Here is a statement from the Wall Street Journal:
"Media executives are rallying around an explanation for the National Football League’s declining TV ratings: too much football available in too many places."
I can see that being a valid reason. Sunday games during the day. Sunday night. Monday night. Thursday night. And soon on Saturdays.