Sharesale
Entertainment NewsOver 30% of NFL Fans are Boycotting Games Because of Black Lives...

Over 30% of NFL Fans are Boycotting Games Because of Black Lives Matter

Date:

According to Sporting News report, “A third of NFL TV viewers boycotting games because of -led protests.”

The Sporting News article says, “Nearly one-third (32 percent) of adults say they’re less likely to watch NFL game telecasts because of the Kaepernick-led player protests against racial injustice, according to Rasmussen’s telephone/ survey of 1,000 American adults conducted Oct. 2-3. Only 13 percent said they were more likely to watch an NFL game because of continuing protests by Kaepernick and supporters such as Antonio Cromartie of the Colts (who was cut only two days after raising a fist during the playing of “The -Spangled Banner” in on ).”

This is not that surprising.

Several weeks ago, the national anthem protests that began with San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick and has since spread across the NFL and league football teams has angered many . In fact, CBS’ Sunday afternoon game and NBC’s Sunday Night Football saw their lowest ratings in seven years. Ultimately, 2016 NFL season is off to the slowest start in several years.

A quick search on and you will find thousands of tweets calling for the boycott of the NFL.

This is not a good sign.

Even if more than half of NFL viewers still aren’t making decisions based on the anthem protests, if the actual number people boycotting is even close to a third of NFL fans then the anthem protests, and subsequent boycotts, would undoubtedly be having a massive effect on the league’s sharply declining viewership and revenue.

What do you think? Discuss this story with fellow Project  fans on Facebook. On Twitter, follow us at @projectcasting.

spot_img
Megan Dianehttps://www.projectcasting.com
Hi, I'm Megan Browne, the Head of Partnerships at Project Casting - a job board for the entertainment industry. As Head of Partnerships, I help businesses find the best talent for their influencer campaigns, photo shoots, and film productions. Creating these partnerships has enabled me to help businesses scale and reach their true potential. I'm excited to continue driving growth by connecting people with projects they're passionate about.

More like this
Related

Surprise Departure of Kurt Sutter from Netflix Series, ‘The Abandons’

Key Takeaways:- Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter has...

Vince Gilligan Shares Surprising Perspective on Breaking Bad’s Walter White

Key Takeaways: - Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad, initially...

Millie Bobby Brown’s Career Almost Derailed by Father’s Controversy

Key Takeaways:- Millie Bobby Brown's father almost ruined her...

Jason Bateman’s Dedication To ‘Arrested Development’ Amid Behind-The-Scenes Drama

Key Takeaways: - Jason Bateman cherishes his time on Arrested...