SBD: Cowboys-Giants pulled a 16.5 overnight, down 4% from the Saints-Packers game last year. Dem Convention hurt, I'm sure.
— John Ourand (@Ourand_SBJ) September 6, 2012
Move to Wed. right move for NBC. 16.5 ovrnght for Cowboys-Gmen up 63% from 10.1 for Skins-Gmen in '08 (7pm on Thurs to avoid McCain at RNC)
— Austin Karp (@AustinKarp) September 6, 2012
The Dallas Cowboys became the first visiting team to win the NFL Kickoff game at the defending Super Bowl champions, beating the New York Giants 24-17. While not producing near the highlights or excitement of last year's thrilling Saints-Packers opener, the game wasn't decided until the two minute warning. Naturally, the game produced another high rating for 2011's most watched show on television - Sunday Night Football.
Last night's game drew a 16.5 overnight rating, which is down 4% from last year. There is a reasonable explanation of course, with Slick Willie breaking out his s...
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