Thursday, August 20, 2026

NFL

Aug 15, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) passes the ball againnst the Chicago Bears during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

NFL Network’s Initial ESPN Preseason Ratings Rise 3%

Rams-Chiefs averaged a Week 1-high 2.38 million viewers.
August 20, 2026
First at FOS

NFL Isn’t Happy With Nielsen’s Latest Changes

The league is amplifying efforts to work with other audience-measurement firms.
August 19, 2026
Aug 15, 2026; Orchard Park, New York, USA; A Buffalo Bills fan cheers during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at New Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
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NFL Fans in the Smallest Markets Are Buying the Most Merchandise

Kansas City and Buffalo top the list.
August 19, 2026
Feb 4, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; NFL Network host Colleen Wolfe on radio row at the Super Bowl LX media center at the Moscone Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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NFL Media Re-Arms As Andrew Siciliano, Colleen Wolfe Return

Michael Yam, Trevor Sikkema, and Brett Kollmann are also joining NFL Media.
August 19, 2026