NFL Challenges Nielsen Over Rushed Changes to Television Audience Measurement

By Eric Fisher · Front Office Sports · 2026-08-20

NFL Challenges Nielsen Over Rushed Changes to Television Audience Measurement

Front Office Sports reports that the NFL is criticizing Nielsen for implementing new data methodologies ahead of the upcoming season. League officials believe the shift toward expanded co-viewing metrics and updated weighting formulas will result in muddled viewership figures dur

Front Office Sports reports that the NFL is criticizing Nielsen for implementing new data methodologies ahead of the upcoming season. League officials believe the shift toward expanded co-viewing metrics and updated weighting formulas will result in muddled viewership figures dur