The Indianapolis Colts were a winner in the ratings, too, with preliminary measurements showing the Super Bowl was watched by roughly the same number of viewers as last year's contest.
The Colts' 29-17 victory over the Chicago Bears recorded a 42 rating and 63 share in Nielsen Media Research's measurement of the 55 largest television markets. Last year's game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks had a 42.2 rating and 62 share.
Final viewership estimates for the country as a whole were due later Monday.
Super Bowl TV Ratings On Par With Last Year's