Don't underestimate the NFL in getting ratings for just about anything. Especially when we hadn't had any football in months.
The Hall of Fame Game does very good ratings every year for one reason, and it's not the quality of the game. It's the novelty of having an NFL game back on our screen.
The Hall of Fame Game between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns did good business, which isn't a big surprise. According to NBC Sports, last Thursday's game was the most-watched since 2018, averaging 6.3 million viewers.
How does that compare to other sports?