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Is Fan Fatigue Setting in for NFL Fans?
NFL viewership continues to capture public attention, withgames averaging 18.58 million viewers across TV and digital platforms in 2025.This marks the highest average through Week 5 since 2010 and is thesecond-highest on record. Compared to last year, NFL games are up 8 percent,and 9 percent higher than in 2023, according to the New York Times and DirecTV.
Given this remarkable popularity, a key question arises: Isthere now too much NFL content available? With games occurring almost daily,has the league stretched itself too far, and how can it maintain fanengagement?
For more than 20 years, Eric Kernish contributed toCBSSports.com, covering all major sports, with a particular focus on the NFLover the past three years. His experience positions him perfectly to offer anobjective perspective on the current state of the NFL and its future evolutionto satisfy players, coaches, and fans alike.
I am a senior editorial leader with two decades of expertisein digital media, most recently at CBSSports.com, where I oversaw large-scaledigital publishing and coverage of the NFL, NBA, MLB, college sports, and majorlive events. My strengths include hands-on execution, clear guidance, effectivestory framing, and strategic content planning that ensures engaging,well-structured stories across multiple platforms. I've led teams throughbreaking news cycles, complex event coverage, and fast-paced productiondemands, always prioritizing accuracy, consistency, and audience engagementwhile optimizing for SEO. My commitment to narrative clarity extends beyonddaily newsroom work to screenwriting and long-form projects focusing oncharacter development, pacing, and storytelling.
Additionally, I am expanding my practical experience with AIand generative tools, integrating them thoughtfully into editorial workflows toenhance planning and efficiency. I am passionate about digital content rolesthat blend storytelling, leadership, collaboration, creativity, and hands-onaction.
LinkedIn: @EricKernish
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NFL viewership continues to capture public attention, withgames averaging 18.58 million viewers across TV and digital platforms in 2025.This marks the highest average through Week 5 since 2010 and is thesecond-highest on record. Compared to last year, NFL games are up 8 percent,and 9 percent higher than in 2023, according to the New York Times and DirecTV.
Given this remarkable popularity, a key question arises: Isthere now too much NFL content available? With games occurring almost daily,has the league stretched itself too far, and how can it maintain fanengagement?
For more than 20 years, Eric Kernish contributed toCBSSports.com, covering all major sports, with a particular focus on the NFLover the past three years. His experience positions him perfectly to offer anobjective perspective on the current state of the NFL and its future evolutionto satisfy players, coaches, and fans alike.
I am a senior editorial leader with two decades of expertisein digital media, most recently at CBSSports.com, where I oversaw large-scaledigital publishing and coverage of the NFL, NBA, MLB, college sports, and majorlive events. My strengths include hands-on execution, clear guidance, effectivestory framing, and strategic content planning that ensures engaging,well-structured stories across multiple platforms. I've led teams throughbreaking news cycles, complex event coverage, and fast-paced productiondemands, always prioritizing accuracy, consistency, and audience engagementwhile optimizing for SEO. My commitment to narrative clarity extends beyonddaily newsroom work to screenwriting and long-form projects focusing oncharacter development, pacing, and storytelling.
Additionally, I am expanding my practical experience with AIand generative tools, integrating them thoughtfully into editorial workflows toenhance planning and efficiency. I am passionate about digital content rolesthat blend storytelling, leadership, collaboration, creativity, and hands-onaction.
LinkedIn: @EricKernish
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