Rams-Seahawks Delivers a Classic, But Falls Short in Viewership Despite High Stakes
Thursday night’s showdown between the Rams and Seahawks wasn’t just a great game-it was a reminder of how wild and unpredictable December football can be. With serious playoff implications on the line and two NFC heavyweights battling for the top seed, this one had the feel of a January matchup. And on the field, it absolutely lived up to the hype.
Off the field? The numbers tell a slightly different story.
According to Prime Video, the game drew an audience of 15.36 million viewers. That’s a solid number, especially considering the season-to-date average sits at 14.96 million. But when you stack it up against the Cowboys-Lions Thursday night game from two weeks ago-which pulled in 19.39 million-it’s clear this one didn’t quite reach the audience it probably deserved.
Let’s be clear: the game itself was a thriller. It had momentum swings, late drama, and a historic twist.
After the Rams built a 16-point cushion in the fourth quarter, Seattle stormed back, forcing overtime in jaw-dropping fashion. And then came the moment that will be etched into NFL history-the league’s first-ever two-point conversion in overtime.
That’s not just rare; that’s unprecedented.
This was the kind of game that reminds you why you clear your Thursday night schedule in December. It had everything: high stakes, big plays, and a finish that had fans buzzing well into Friday morning.
So why didn’t it draw more eyeballs?
Well, it’s no secret that team brands play a massive role in viewership. The Cowboys are a ratings juggernaut, and when they’re in prime time, the numbers usually follow.
The Rams and Seahawks, while both competitive and compelling, don’t quite command the same national pull. That’s not a knock on the teams-it’s just the reality of fan bases and market draw.
Still, for those who tuned in, Thursday night was a gift. And for those who didn’t? They missed one of the best games of the year.
Looking ahead, Prime Video has one more regular-season game on the slate: Broncos vs. Chiefs on Christmas night.
The Broncos are still fighting for the AFC’s top seed, but Kansas City’s situation has changed dramatically. With Chris Oladokun now stepping in at quarterback, the Chiefs’ usual prime-time shine has dimmed.
The question now is whether the holiday crowd will stick around for a game that, on paper, might not match the fireworks we just saw.
If the Rams-Seahawks game taught us anything, it’s that great football doesn’t always come with a massive audience-but when it does, it’s something special.