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Commanders-49ers game draws 17.9 million viewers
Monday Night Football between Commanders and 49ers attracted 17.9 million viewers.
In brief
Monday Night Football between Commanders and 49ers attracted 17.9 million viewers. The Commanders-49ers Monday Night Football game drew 17.9 million viewers across Disney networks, with alt casts attracting minimal audiences. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Game result
The Commanders-49ers game started as a blowout but ended in a 23-17 nail biter.
Viewership numbers
The game attracted 17.9 million viewers across Disney-controlled networks including ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, NFL Network, and ESPN Deportes.
Alt cast viewership
Andrew Marchand reports the Pat McAfee alt cast attracted 351,000 viewers, equating to 1.96 percent of the total audience.
Alt cast comparison
The McAfee alt cast drew far fewer viewers than the ManningCast, which continues to decline in popularity.
Why alt casts exist
The primary reason for alt casts is unclear, with no evidence they siphon viewers from the main broadcast.
What it means
The Commanders-49ers Monday Night Football game drew 17.9 million viewers across Disney networks, with alt casts attracting minimal audiences.
