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Beginning with the numbers, the ratings for the NFL have taken a noticeable hit this season. The iconic Thanksgiving games, which usually attract massive audiences, fell to four-year lows. The matchup of the Giants and Cowboys attracted the smallest audience since 2020, and while over 38 million viewers still tuned in, those figures have many concerned. Prime-time slots, particularly Monday Night Football, have not fared any better; viewership declined consistently this season, and some games that featured high-profile coaches barely caught the audience's eye.