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Cowboys-Giants SNF Delivers Week 1's Top TV Audience
NBC's Week 1 SundayNight Football game Cowboys-Giants averaged 25.7 million viewers on NBC (peaking at 29.0 million), the largest Week 1 SNF audience since 2015, with NBC's Kickoff Game at 25.1 million; FOX and CBS's afternoon doubleheader followed with Eagles-Commanders at 20.35 million and Packers-Vikings at 18.60 million. CBS led the early window with Bills-Texans at 14.10 million in 72% of markets, while Monday's Broncos-Chiefs numbers are pending. The piece also notes Nielsen's updated measurement methods and a 4% lift from co-viewing that could affect reported figures.

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Storrie's SNL Debut Delivers Mixed Ratings
Connor Storrie’s SNL hosting debut drew 4.6 million total viewers and 1.03 million in the 18–49 demo in Live+Same Day, a 4.3% drop overall but an 8.3% rise in the key demographic from the previous episode. It ranks as this season’s fourth-highest total-viewer episode and third-highest in 18–49, with Live+3 potentially lifting the final numbers further. The episode featured four Team USA hockey cameos and a Hudson Williams moment; next up is Ryan Gosling hosting with Gorillaz as the musical guest.