Jan 5, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; The San Francisco 49ers tackle Anthony Davis (76) celebrates after beating the Green Bay Packer 23-20 on a field goal by kicker Phil Dawson (9)during the 2013 NFC wild card playoff football game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports.

Alicia Jessop of RulingSports.com is reporting tremendous NFL viewership this season.  The information can be found through Jessop’s twitter account, @RulingSports:

The NFL just announced that 205 million fans tuned into games the season. The league had 34 out of 35 of the most-watched shows this fall.

— Alicia Jessop (@RulingSports) January 8, 2014

81% of all television homes and 70% of all potential viewers in the United States tuned into NFL games this season.

— Alicia Jessop (@RulingSports) January 8, 2014

Huge gains: Per the NFL, over the last decade average viewership has increased 31%, from 15.5 million in 2003 to 20.3 million in 2013.

— Alicia Jessop (@RulingSports) January 8, 2014

As a sports fan, it is hard not following the drama that unfolds every Sunday.  The action is always intense, and there are great pre-game shows getting you ready. Furthermore, after you finish watching your home team, you have Sunday Night Football.  After a “case of the Mondays,” you have Monday Night Football.

During the week, everyone from talk radio to ESPN is constantly analyzing the upcoming matchups, which is free marketing for the NFL.  When you combine marketing with great entertainment, you have an amazing product.

And we still have a month of playoff football to look forward to!