Viewers blasted Netflix after its Christmas NFL streams lagged and dropped to low resolution, reviving doubts about the platform’s ability to handle live sports

Despite previous assurances from Netflix to avoid technical glitches, the backlash ensued. Following the 2024 Mike Tyson-Jake Paul boxing event that was plagued by streaming issues, NFL officials met with Netflix executives to discuss the problems and assess the risk of similar incidents during football broadcasts.

In its first full Christmas slate (2024), Netflix recorded breakthrough streaming results: Nielsen and the NFL reported an unduplicated U.S. audience of roughly 65 million across the doubleheader and per-game Average Minute Audience (AMA) figures between 24 and 27 million, figures that set streaming records for regular-season NFL games.

Several NFL fans are reporting issues with Netflix during the Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys Christmas Day game on Thursday

The streaming giant that has gotten its foot wet in NFL streaming and broadcasting more or less embarrassed itself, particularly during the Lions vs. Vikings game on Thursday, where there were loads of issues that had fans furious.

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