The NFL started the 2010 regular season in the same spot in the same spot it ended last season — with TV viewership reaching record levels.
NBC’s telecast of the New Orleans Saints’ 14-9 win against the Minnesota Vikings drew a 17.7 overnight rating. That translates to 17.7% of viewers in 56 urban TV markets that are measured for overnight ratings.
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