Big Ratings

NEW YORK - The Nielsen Co. says the  game got its highest overnight ratings in 23 years.

It means, when final figures are released later Monday, there's a likelihood the game will be the most-watched Super Bowl ever. Last year's game between Pittsburgh and Arizona has that distinction, with 98.7 million viewers.

The quick measurement of the nation's 55 biggest media markets gave the New Orleans-Indianapolis game a 46.4 rating. Last year's game had an overnight measurement of 42.1.

The overnight ratings figure was the largest since the 1987 game between the New York Giants and Denver Broncos. New Orleans has the highest rating, but Indianapolis was not second is that was Washington D.C. Heavy snow there forced many to stay inside and watch the game. The Saints won 31-17.

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