The 2024 NFL regular season concluded in spectacular fashion with one of the highest viewerships in Sunday Night Football history.

The intense matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions captivated audiences, drawing an average of an astounding 28.5 million viewers across NBC and Peacock platforms.

This game now ranks as the third-largest audience for a Sunday night finale, only surpassed by the 2012 showdown between Washington and Dallas, which attracted 30.5 million viewers, and the thrilling season opener in 2024 that featured the Ravens against the Chiefs, which averaged 29.2 million viewers.

What’s even more impressive is that viewership for the Vikings-Lions game surged 24 percent compared to the previous year's regular-season finale that featured the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins.

As anticipation builds for the upcoming playoffs, this game is set to be the highest-rated primetime telecast since the Ravens-Chiefs clash that kicked off the season.

With postseason action on the horizon, which is expected to bring in even more eyeballs, fans can look forward to the culmination of these rivalries at the Super Bowl, promising a spectacle that traditionally garners a nine-figure audience.

As the NFL gears up for another thrilling playoff season, one thing is for sure: The drama and excitement of football continue to captivate millions across the nation! Stay tuned for what promises to be an unforgettable postseason!