Broncos-Chiefs MNF game ratings highest since Week 3 of 2017

Ratings continue to bounce back for the NFL with a huge jump coming from Monday Night Football in the thrilling (for everyone but us) comeback win by Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High against the Denver Broncos.

The game snagged a 9.1 rating, which was the best Monday night number since Week 3 of the 2017 season.

Despite a low scoring affair through the first half, the game really didn’t lack in excitement. Neither team disappointed (outside of us) in terms of drama. After Mahomes led the Chiefs to two fourth quarter touchdowns to take the lead with less than two minutes left, Case Keenum led his own comeback attempt that came up just short.

It’s the kind of game non-Broncos fans talk about the next day. As a fan of the game, I can appreciate that - even if I’m still displeased with the actual outcome.

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