Credit Suisse is projecting lower earnings for CBS and Fox because NFL ratings are dropping. It depends on how exactly you calculate the numbers but ratings are generally down 16-18% from two years ago. You'll see a less dramatic decrease from last year to this year but that's because last year was already a record low. The bottom line is something is definitely hurting NFL ratings and anthem protests seem to be a major part of that.
As for me, I haven't watched a snap of NFL football since the Sunday night game the week the NFL was responding to Trump's tweets. I also bought Coke instead of Pepsi the last few times at the store since Pepsi is the official NFL soft drink. Not sure how long this will last but I'm definitely finding myself doing something I never would have expected.
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If you listen to sports radio, I've wondered how many people have actually stopped watching who said they'd stop watching due to the protests. There is a guy who comes to church once in awhile and likes to wear his Aaron Rodgers (road) jersey. So, a few weeks ago I was just picking on him and said, "What's up, no Rodgers jersey today?" He said, "I'm done with them. You kneel on my flag, I'm done with you. I'm not watching the NFL anymore."
People are actually taking a stand.
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