More eyes in Washington DC were on football last night than banter over the fiscal cliff as...

More eyes in Washington DC were on football last night than banter over the fiscal cliff as NBC's (CMCSA +0.7%) broadcast of the Washington Redskins-Dallas Cowboys game drew an all-time record for a regular season matchup. The bigger issue: The smashing ratings for The Voice and Sunday Night Football has helped filter down to other NBC shows to help keep the peacock network's post-Olympics ratings buzz alive and well.