The final numbers were even greater. Initially pegged at 126 million viewers for Super Bowl LIX between the Chiefs and Eagles, the final number bumped to 127.7 million. It's a three-percent increase over last year's record audience of 123.

The Philadelphia Eagles were crowned Super Bowl champions for the second time in eight seasons, and the quarterback of an NFC East rival believes his team could be next.

The Eagles’ 40-22 win over the Chiefs drew an average audience of 127.7 million viewers, according to Nielsen data.