PFT Live with Mike Florio Super Bowl LX 2nd-most watched in US history + Should NFL rethink forcing players to speak after losses? (2/11 Hour 1)
Feb 11, 2026
They break down Super Bowl LX viewership numbers and how Nielsen changes affected ratings. They dissect Seattle’s game plan and film details that made the win feel inevitable. They relive halftime buzz and a backstage encounter with Bad Bunny. They debate whether the NFL should force players to speak after losses and explore mental health and media-access tensions.
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Coaching PR Shapes Postgame Narrative
- Mike Florio says coaches often smooth things over with media after big losses to manage perception and protect their legacy.
- He contrasts Mike Vrabel's conciliatory approach with Bill Belichick's sterner style to show coaching PR strategies matter.
Pre-Game Look At Drake Maye's Mechanics
- Chris Simms watched Drake Maye warmups and noted he threw deliberately and never let it rip, foreshadowing shoulder issues in the game.
- He observed segmented mechanics and less velocity that matched the later poor in-game performance.
Ratings Dip Despite New Measurement Method
- Super Bowl LX averaged 124.9 million viewers, down from last year and affected by Nielsen's new Big Data Plus Panel measurement shift.
- Florio argues the decline is a disappointment for the NFL because the new measurement should have boosted reported viewership.