59% of Republicans said they are likely to watch Super Bowl LV, compared to 69% of Democrats. In August, the NFL’s net favorability rating among Republicans dipped below 10 points for the first time since 2018. Despite both Super Bowl LV contenders hailing from states that backed Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady’s ties to No. 45, Republicans are less likely than Democrats to watch Sunday’s game, according to pregame polling data. It’s the latest sign that, after years of regaining their affection, the NFL has once again fa...