But although the NFL has trumpeted these figures, by breaking them down we can see that streaming isn't ready to replace TV broadcasts just yet. The NFL confirmed to CNN that 460 million total minutes of video were viewed, meaning that despite a unique viewership of 15.2 million, the broadcast only had an average viewership per minute of 2.36 million. That number is far in excess of previous streaming records for NFL games — Cheap Jerseys last year's Super Bowl peaked at 1.3 million streamers per minute — but still well below traditional televised games that pull in 10 to 20 million viewers at the same time. In comparison, the last game to be played in London, between the Jets and the Dolphins, had an average of 9.9 million TV viewers per minute.
Yahoo autoplayed the stream on its homepage, its fantasy sites, and Tumblr during the game, a decision that undoubtedly inflated the number of unique viewers, but the company could argue its market share was also eaten into by TV broadcasts of the game in the Buffalo and Jacksonville areas, Wholesale Jerseys and in the UK, where the game was played. Still, the NFL's Hans Schroeder said the league was "thrilled with the results" of Yahoo's experiment, noting that it gave a game between two smaller market teams with losing records a global audience, coming from more than 180 countries. Expect the league to give Yahoo and its competitors more chances to stream games in the future, but as the bidding process for this one shows, expect them not to come cheap.
Monday, October 26, 2015
Who are the under-the-radar stars of the NFL season
The NFL is once again ruled by the likes of Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers. But this season has also presented several breakout stars as well.
One such player is Arizona Cardinals defensive back Tyrann Mathieu, who plays Monday vs. the Baltimore Ravens. Mathieu showcased his playmaking ability against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 3 by hauling in two interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown.
So we asked our NFL staff:
Which under-the-radar star deserves wider recognition for his play this season?
TOM PELISSERO
I’m not sure enough can be said about Arizona Cardinals receiver John Brown. Second-year pro out of Pittsburg State, had 48 catches and five touchdowns as a rookie. He’s already up to 33 catches in six games this season – including 10 for 196 yards in last week’s loss at Pittsburgh (with an "h") despite missing practice time during the week because of injury. Heck of a find by Cardinals GM Steve Keim in the third round. Even with a Wholesale Jerseys bad hammy, he’s one the Ravens will have to slow down tonight.
MICHAEL MIDDLEHURST-SCHWARTZ
I'll give a quick nod to Mathieu, since I brought him up in the question. We already knew from his time in the NFL and LSU that Mathieu had a penchant for the big play. But he's one of the most versatile defenders in the league right now and fascinating to watch.
But the player I really wanted to recognize in this space is Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux. Many fans might know Breaux only for a faux pas in which he lost track of a deep ball and veered off while Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Louis Murphy hauled in a 54-yard catch. GIFs of Breaux's misstep quickly made the rounds on Twitter. But Breaux has been stellar ever since, and he's one of the only players who has been able to keep Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones in check. For a Saints defense still in transition, the former Canadian Football League standout has been the season's most important discovery.
LORENZO REYES
Odell Beckham Jr. gets all the hype, but it’s another LSU receiver from the same class that’s bursting onto the scene this season: Jarvis Landry of the Miami Dolphins. He’s sure handed, gets a lot of targets, electric in the open field and versatile. Since Dan Campbell took over as the interim coach of the Dolphins, Landry has two receiving touchdowns and one rushing score. He has 36 catches for 395 yards and has added 77 rushing yards on just eight attempts this season. The crazy thing is that Landry could still use more touches. The Dolphins should take advantage of any time Landry may have left as an under-the-radar guy, as it may soon be running out.
NATE DAVIS
I’ll go with the Carolina Panthers’ Josh Norman. He’s gone from virtual Cheap Jerseys unknown to all-pro-caliber cover corner in about five minutes. Norman hasn’t pilfered a pass since Week 4 as quarterbacks have learned to avoid him, but his four interceptions remain tied for the league lead – and he’s taken two to the house. According to ProFootballFocus, Norman is tops at his position in 2015, well ahead of big-money corners like Darrelle Revis and Richard Sherman. Quarterbacks are managing a mind-bogglingly low 23.4 passer rating when throwing at Norman. And he timed his emergence well – he’s scheduled to hit free agency in a few months.
One such player is Arizona Cardinals defensive back Tyrann Mathieu, who plays Monday vs. the Baltimore Ravens. Mathieu showcased his playmaking ability against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 3 by hauling in two interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown.
So we asked our NFL staff:
Which under-the-radar star deserves wider recognition for his play this season?
TOM PELISSERO
I’m not sure enough can be said about Arizona Cardinals receiver John Brown. Second-year pro out of Pittsburg State, had 48 catches and five touchdowns as a rookie. He’s already up to 33 catches in six games this season – including 10 for 196 yards in last week’s loss at Pittsburgh (with an "h") despite missing practice time during the week because of injury. Heck of a find by Cardinals GM Steve Keim in the third round. Even with a Wholesale Jerseys bad hammy, he’s one the Ravens will have to slow down tonight.
MICHAEL MIDDLEHURST-SCHWARTZ
I'll give a quick nod to Mathieu, since I brought him up in the question. We already knew from his time in the NFL and LSU that Mathieu had a penchant for the big play. But he's one of the most versatile defenders in the league right now and fascinating to watch.
But the player I really wanted to recognize in this space is Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux. Many fans might know Breaux only for a faux pas in which he lost track of a deep ball and veered off while Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Louis Murphy hauled in a 54-yard catch. GIFs of Breaux's misstep quickly made the rounds on Twitter. But Breaux has been stellar ever since, and he's one of the only players who has been able to keep Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones in check. For a Saints defense still in transition, the former Canadian Football League standout has been the season's most important discovery.
LORENZO REYES
Odell Beckham Jr. gets all the hype, but it’s another LSU receiver from the same class that’s bursting onto the scene this season: Jarvis Landry of the Miami Dolphins. He’s sure handed, gets a lot of targets, electric in the open field and versatile. Since Dan Campbell took over as the interim coach of the Dolphins, Landry has two receiving touchdowns and one rushing score. He has 36 catches for 395 yards and has added 77 rushing yards on just eight attempts this season. The crazy thing is that Landry could still use more touches. The Dolphins should take advantage of any time Landry may have left as an under-the-radar guy, as it may soon be running out.
NATE DAVIS
I’ll go with the Carolina Panthers’ Josh Norman. He’s gone from virtual Cheap Jerseys unknown to all-pro-caliber cover corner in about five minutes. Norman hasn’t pilfered a pass since Week 4 as quarterbacks have learned to avoid him, but his four interceptions remain tied for the league lead – and he’s taken two to the house. According to ProFootballFocus, Norman is tops at his position in 2015, well ahead of big-money corners like Darrelle Revis and Richard Sherman. Quarterbacks are managing a mind-bogglingly low 23.4 passer rating when throwing at Norman. And he timed his emergence well – he’s scheduled to hit free agency in a few months.
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