Monday night brought the thrills of football to millions, with a stunning doubleheader that shattered previous records!

According to sports analyst Austin Karp from Sports Business Journal, the matchups between the Buccaneers and Texans, along with the Chargers and Raiders, captivated an average of 13.5 million viewers. This is the highest viewership for a Monday night doubleheader since 2015!

The first game, airing on ESPN and ABC, lit up screens with an impressive 17.4 million viewers—a monumental feat for a Week 2 Monday night game last seen back in 2008 during the iconic Eagles-Cowboys showdown.

The excitement continued with the second game, broadcast exclusively on ESPN, drawing in 9.7 million viewers. Clearly, football fans couldn't get enough!

Looking ahead, Week 4 promises even more action with a simultaneous doubleheader featuring the Jets facing off against the Dolphins at 7:15 p.m. ET, followed by the Bengals battling the Broncos just an hour later. Plus, another overlapping doubleheader is set for Week 6, giving fans matchups like the Bills against the Falcons and the Bears up against the Commanders.

And don't forget, as the season rolls on, Week 7 will also feature a thrilling doubleheader with the Buccaneers squaring off against the Lions and the Texans clashing with the Seahawks. Buckle up, football fans—this season is heating up!