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Bengals-Chiefs Game Sets 26-Year Viewership Record for CBS

The Kansas City Chiefs' narrow victory over the Cincinnati Bengals attracted nearly 28 million viewers, making it CBS's most-watched September NFL game since 1998.

Overview

  • The Chiefs edged out the Bengals 26-25 with a last-second field goal by Harrison Butker.
  • Sunday's matchup drew an average of 27.8 million viewers, the highest for a September game on CBS in 26 years.
  • The game was also the most-streamed regular-season NFL game in Paramount+ history.
  • Patrick Mahomes had a challenging game with 151 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Joe Burrow threw for 258 yards and two touchdowns.
  • Despite the loss, the Bengals have a chance to rebound against the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football, September 23.