The Patriots, featuring new quarterback Cam Newton, drew a big local television audience Sunday.
So did a certain former Patriots quarterback making his debut for his new team.
The Patriots’ 21-11 victory over the Dolphins Sunday, highlighted by Newton’s two rushing touchdowns, earned a 29.2 overnight rating and a 61 share in the Boston market Sunday in the 1 p.m.-4:15 p.m. window on Ch. 4.
Not surprisingly, when the Patriots game ended, local fans weren’t done watching football, particularly one game.
Tom Brady’s debut with the Buccaneers – a 34-23 loss to the Saints – drew a 22.