From The Banner · Jonas Shaffer · · 1m 10s
Ravens' Rio Win Sets NFL Viewership Record
Ravens' last-second win in Rio de Janeiro draws 24.9 million viewers, NFL's most watched international game.
In brief
Ravens' last-second win in Rio de Janeiro draws 24.9 million viewers, NFL's most watched international game. The Baltimore Ravens' 34-31 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro averaged 24.9 million viewers, breaking the NFL's international viewership record. Originally reported by The Banner.
Ravens' Rio Victory
The Ravens' last-second 34-31 win over the Dallas Cowboys at Rio de Janeiro's Maracanã Stadium averaged 24.9 million viewers, breaking the NFL's international viewership record.
Peak Viewership
The audience peaked with more than 30 million viewers during the fourth quarter of the game.
Game-Winning Drive
Quarterback Lamar Jackson completed a 27-yard pass to wide receiver Zay Flowers in the final seven seconds for a game-winning 56-yard field goal.
Derrick Henry's Comment
Running back Derrick Henry said the crowd was great with 70,000-plus attendees and he felt the energy from the time they arrived in Brazil.
“It was a great experience, and the crowd was great.”
CBS Broadcast Team
CBS' top broadcasting team of Jim Nantz, J.J. Watt and Tracy Wolfson covered the game, which kicked off in a TV-friendly late-afternoon window.
Brazilian Viewership
Globo reported 21.4 million Brazilians tuned in across its platforms to watch the game, according to Brazilian sports news site Lance!
The headline
The Baltimore Ravens' 34-31 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro averaged 24.9 million viewers, breaking the NFL's international viewership record.
