The opening night of "Thursday Night Football" on Amazon Prime Video, featuring the Buffalo Bills' victory over the Detroit Lions, attracted an impressive 18.6 million viewers. This audience figure marks a new record for a TNF opener on the streaming platform.
The game, which also served as the christening of the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, saw a five percent increase in viewership compared to last year's TNF opener. The strong viewership numbers underscore the continued popularity of the NFL and the growing reach of its broadcast partners.
Lions-Bills 'Thursday Night Football' Opener Draws 18.6 Million Viewers
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