NFL TV Ratings Remain Steady Following Domestic Abuse Criticism
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National Football League television ratings haven’t been affected by a second week of criticism surrounding the handling of domestic abuse cases by players including Ray Rice.
“There is a humongous appetite for the NFL and the off-the-field incidents so far haven’t had an impact on ratings,” said Brad Adgate, director of research at New York-based Horizon Media. “There has been nothing noticeable in the audience delivery of the NFL this year from a year ago.”