Philadelphia Eagles All Over List of 50 Most-Watched Sporting Events of 2023

The Philadelphia Eagles were all over the countdown of the 50 most-watched sporting events during the calendar year of 2023.

The NFL is king in America, and quarterback Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles have become one of the biggest draws that the sport has to offer. 

Sports Media Watch recently released its list of the most-watched sporting events during the calendar year of 2023. The 56 highest-rated events in the United States were NFL games, a resounding reminder of the grip that football has on America. 

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The Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs might garner the largest ratings of any teams currently, but the Eagles aren't far behind as they were involved in 12 of the 50 most-watched sporting events in 2023. Below is a look at where each matchup ranked in the top 50, along with the ratings generated by each tilt. 

1. Super Bowl LVII vs. Chiefs

- Game broadcast on FOX on Feb. 12

- 40.0 rating with 112.17 million viewers

3. NFC Championship vs. San Francisco 49ers

- Game broadcast on FOX on Jan. 29 

- 22.7 rating with 47.50 million viewers

12. Week 12 national window that primarily showed Eagles vs. Buffalo Bills

- Game broadcast on CBS on Nov. 26

- 15.2 rating with 30.9 million viewers

15. Week 11 Monday Night Football vs. Chiefs

- Game broadcast on ESPN, ESPN 2 and ABC on Nov. 20

- 14.9 rating with 29.03 million viewers

16. NFL Christmas Special vs. New York Giants

- Game broadcast on FOX on Dec. 25

- 10.1 rating with 29.02 million viewers

17. NFC Divisional Playoffs vs. Giants 

- Game broadcast on FOX on Jan. 21

- 13.6 rating with 28.64 million viewers

18. Week 13 national window that primarily showed Eagles vs. 49ers

- Game broadcast on FOX on Dec. 3

- 13.8 rating with 27.70 million viewers

21. Week 9 national window that primarily showed Eagles vs. Cowboys

- Game broadcast on FOX on Nov. 5

- 13.3 rating with 27.14 million viewers

26. Week 6 national window that primarily showed Eagles vs. New York Jets

- Game broadcast on FOX on Oct. 15 

- 12.8 rating with 26.09 million viewers

37. Week 14 Sunday Night Football vs. Cowboys

- Game broadcast on NBC on Dec. 10

- 12.7 rating with 24.18 million viewers

47. Week 1 national window that primarily showed Eagles vs. New England Patriots

- Game broadcast on CBS on Sept. 10

- 10.1 rating with 21.35 million viewers

49. Week 7 Sunday Night Football vs. Miami Dolphins

- Game broadcast on NBC on Oct. 22

- 10.7 rating with 20.61 million viewers

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For what it's worth, the Eagles went 8-4 in the 12 games on this list. Of course, they lost the most notable one, a 38-35 Super Bowl LVII loss to quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, the highest-rated sporting event in 2023.