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Patriots-Eagles opener draws strong ratings for CBS and Channel 4

The Patriots couldn’t quite pull off a comeback victory after spotting the Eagles a 16-0 lead Sunday, falling, 25-20.

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But the game provided a big win for CBS and its local affiliate. The game got a 30 rating and 66 share on Channel 4 in the Boston market, per Nielsen Media and CBS, strong numbers that confirm how much anticipation there was for the start of the NFL season.

On a national scale, the 4:25 p.