The National Football League’s live stream of the New York Jets’ victory over the Buffalo Bills was a smashing success.
It was the first time in the league’s history that a game has been streamed over social media, and Twitter users were clearly impressed by this massive advancement in sports broadcasting.
Historic moment for social media (and @Twitter stockholders) NFL kickoff: https://t.co/w178ydPbqX
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) September 16, 2016
Welcome to the future. #TNF
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) September 16, 2016
The NFL’s #TNF Twitter Live Stream has to scare the living hell out of network television. You can almost hear the un-bundling
— Andrew Reising (@BuckReising) September 16, 2016
Oh, and it was really, really cool being able to watch #TNF on Twitter. Thank you, @twitter and @NFL!
— Colin Moriarty (@notaxation) September 16, 2016
Is it weird that I’m watching #TNF on my phone instead of the TV I’m sitting on my couch in front of? No? Cool. pic.twitter.com/3OTDl2kTIu
— Jeff Reno(e) (@Renoe) September 16, 2016
The quality of the stream is he same as a high definition television and viewers are able to see live reaction on Twitter during game time, according to CNN. (SLIDESHOW: 12 Times Russell Wilson’s Wife Ciara Was Absolutely Stunning)
The NFL will stream a total of 10 games this season on Twitter.