The season premiere of Thursday Night Football did really well for NFL Network. Thanks to increased distribution, especially in the New York area through Cablevision, NFL Network received a 6.3 overnight rating according to NFL spokesman Dan Masonson.
NEW RATINGS RECORD: 6.3 overnight for Bears-Packers best ever for @nflnetwork‘s Thursday Night Football (cont.)
— Dan Masonson (@NFLMase) September 14, 2012
Previous NFLN best: 6.0 overnight for 49ers-Ravens for 2011 Thanksgiving night game
— Dan Masonson (@NFLMase) September 14, 2012
Rather impressive numbers for NFL Network which has had to struggle since its inception.