Sep 17, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) catches a pass and scores a touchdown as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jamell Fleming (30) tries to defend during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. The Broncos won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
The NFL turned to a time-tested AFC West rivalry after plenty of Thursday Night duds.
Chiefs-Broncos didn't disappoint. Overall, the game brought in a rating of 12.9 and a share of 24, according to Nielsen ratings.
It averaged 21.117 million viewers across CBS and NFL Network, too. That's two percent higher than last season's "TNF" opener, Ravens-Steelers, ever reached.
There's good reason why this game performed so well. It featured two bitter rivals, a marquee quarterback in Peyton Manning, and an absolutely wild finish.
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