NFL nearing YouTube deal for Brazil opener: Reports

The NFL could be in for a streaming ratings bonanza, as the league is set to partner with a web video giant for its September 5 Brazil game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs. Per reports from The Athletic and Front Office Sports, the NFL is closing in on a deal with YouTube, an entity that on a monthly basis sees more than 2.5 billion people utilize its service.

When paired with the Chiefs’ status as the NFL’s top draw for viewers, the expectation is that the audience for this game could challenge the league’s current…