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Raiders-Chiefs Game Sets Week 4 Viewership Record

CBS reported the 28.45 million viewers raised its NFL on CBS season average to 19.88 million, a nine percent gain that signals growing TV demand for marquee matchups.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III (9) against the Las Vegas Raiders during an NFL football game in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Las Vegas Raiders quarterback prepares to throw a pass under pressure from a Kansas City Chiefs defender, Image 2 shows A quarterback in a black jersey throws a football on the field during a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium

Overview

  • The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Las Vegas Raiders 30-27 when a late Kirk Cousins interception sealed the game for Kansas City.
  • CBS said the game drew 28.45 million viewers, making it the most-watched Week 4 NFL game on any network and the season’s single highest audience.
  • Nielsen Big Data+Panel figures cited by CBS put the network’s NFL season average at 19.88 million viewers, a nine percent increase over last year.
  • CBS assigned its top broadcast team of Jim Nance, J. J. Watt and Tracy Wolfson to call the matchup as the network anticipated high national interest.
  • The result left the Chiefs unbeaten at 4-0 and handed the Raiders their first loss, and the Raiders’ next game will air on CBS on the road at the New England Patriots.