CBS Sports set a new viewership record for a Week 9 NFL game as 18.922 million tuned in to watch the Kansas City Chiefs beat the New York Jets last Sunday. The figure represents an 18% increase over previous broadcasts and is the highest single-header audience on CBS since 1991.
The Chiefs have been central to CBS’s record-breaking season so far. Their Week 4 game against the Las Vegas Raiders drew 28.448 million viewers, making it the most-watched NFL game of the season and the best Week 4 matchup ever on any network. Alongside the Jets game, the Chiefs also attracted massive audiences for their clash with the Denver Broncos, placing three of the top five most-watched NFL games this season on CBS in their lineup, including numbers one and two.
CBS Sports public relations confirmed the record-setting numbers on Twitter on 10 November, noting the 19.516 million average viewership for the season to date and the continued momentum as the NFL reaches its midpoint.
The Chiefs, currently 6-2, face the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium today in Week 10. The game will feature the league’s two leading rushers: Atlanta’s Bijan Robinson with 880 rushing yards and Kansas City’s Kenneth Walker with 872 yards. The Chiefs will also debut wide receiver Josh Downs, who was recently acquired, adding an extra element of interest to the matchup.
This surge in viewership reflects the growing national appeal of the Chiefs, who have consistently drawn large audiences throughout the 2026 season. Their performance on the field and the star power of their players continue to attract fans and boost ratings for CBS Sports.
According to Yahoo Sports.
