CBS has made headlines with its staggering viewership numbers for Sunday's thrilling playoff matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills. The game captured the attention of a record-breaking 50.4 million viewers, establishing it as the most-watched NFL Divisional Playoff game in history.

This remarkable achievement surpasses the previous record of 48.5 million viewers set during the Cowboys-Packers game in January 2017. The Chiefs-Bills game also became the first NFL Divisional Playoff game to surpass the 50 million viewers mark, showcasing the immense popularity of America's favorite sport.

The viewership for Sunday's game exhibited a remarkable 10% increase compared to last year's equivalent game, which saw 45 million fans tune in for the matchup between the Cowboys and 49ers. The intensity of the Chiefs-Bills clash reached its peak with over 56 million viewers.

In addition to the impressive television viewership, the game delivered an unprecedented streaming record for Paramount+, providing its most-streamed live event to date, as reported by Paramount Global. This further demonstrates the growing trend of viewers turning to online platforms for live sporting events.

While the Chiefs-Bills matchup stole the spotlight, each of the four playoff games over the weekend garnered noteworthy audiences. Saturday's Texans-Ravens game, even though it had the least viewership among the four, managed to become ESPN's most-watched NFL game ever, captivating almost 32 million viewers across ESPN and ABC.

The nail-biting Packers-49ers game, which aired on late Saturday, secured the second-highest viewership of the weekend with a total of 37.5 million viewers for Fox, closely followed by NBC's broadcast of the Buccaneers-Lions game with 37.2 million viewers.

These exceptional viewership figures in the playoffs reflect the NFL's consistently strong performance throughout the regular season. The league witnessed record-high audiences, making it the most-watched regular season since 2015. Considering these numbers, it is safe to assume that the AFC and NFC Championships, as well as Super Bowl LVIII, will continue this upward trend and generate unprecedented levels of viewership.

The NFL's dominance in the world of sports entertainment remains unchallenged as fans continue to eagerly follow the electrifying action both on traditional television and through streaming services. With each game, the league captivates millions, solidifying its status as America's most beloved sport.