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Monday Night Football between Ravens and Raiders, the most watched since 2013

After an electrifying campaign start between Cowboys y Buccaneers, the Raiders and Ravens closed week 1 of 2021 with an impressive encounter. The show offered in Las was of such a proportion that it was reflected in the television ratings.

Through a press release, ESPN He reported that Monday Night Football at Allegiant Stadium was the most watched match for a Monday night game since 2013 (15 MNF were played on opening day during that period).

The television network reported that the commitment, broadcast on four channels, had an audience of 15.92 million viewers, representing the second most watched Monday Night Football of Week 1 since ESPN televised the game (31 campaigns). However, they did not indicate which game was the highest rated.

The reactions from the grating

The encounter, which was defined by a 31-yard touchdown reception from Zay Jones with 3:38 minutes from the end of overtime, was rated as a roller coaster of emotions by Raiders coach Jon Gruden.

“I felt like I died and woke up. Then I died again. I was like a cat, I had multiple lives, “said Gruden.” I don’t like to play like that, but we did a lot of good things to win this game. “

Gruden’s words make more sense considering that prior to the winning score, the Ravens threatened to take the game, but a Lamar Jackson fumble dictated the course of the game. About, the Louisville product was dissatisfied with the fumble.

“That bothered me,” he told the Baltimore Sun. “I hate any kind of ball delivery, but that happens in sports. “

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