Amid renewed 'anthem' protests, NFL ratings plunge below MLB, NBA

What was once America’s “favorite sport” is no longer and many fans and analysts alike credit the drop to the continuing and renewed protests and boycotts by a handful of players.

From the end of August to the end of September, the favorable ratings for the NFL have dropped from 57 percent to 44 percent, and it has the highest unfavorable rating – 40 percent – of any big sport. (Washington Examiner)

Townhall.com:

This is now the second major poll in recent weeks to show the NFL is losing fans en masse, disgusted with acts of perceived disrespect towards the flag and the country.

On September 28, Townhall reported on a Politico/Morning Consult poll which showed similar results.

That poll showed "The NFL's net favorability has dropped from 30% on September 21 to 17% on September 28.”

As the New York Post notes, "Jefferies analyst John Janedis drilled down further and estimated a 10 percent ratings drop for the season would cost game-carrying networks — CBS, ESPN, Fox and NBC — $200 million in lost operating income."

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