NFL acts to boost Week 1 viewership
The NFL is tightening its enforcement of rules against illegal contact beyond five yards and offensive pass interference to preserve fast-paced, open gameplay amid declining viewership. Officials received guidance on identifying infractions, with fewer penalties called for illegal contact compared to previous seasons. Despite overall ratings dropping, some games set viewership records, and the league aims to maintain exciting play by cracking down on secondary coverage violations.
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