Does The NFL Season Start on Time?

The answer to this question is a resounding yes! The NFL season is set to start on time, and we couldn’t be more excited.

Introduction

The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). The NFL is one of the four major North American professional sports leagues, the highest professional level of American football in the world, the largest professional sport league in the United States by revenue, and the second-largest by average attendance.

What has been the trend in recent years?

The 2020 NFL season is schedule to start on time, despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. This would mark the first time in recent years that the season has started on time.

Since the start of the 21st century, the NFL season has been delayed or postponed four times due to various reasons. In 2001, the season was pushed back one week due to the September 11 terrorist attacks. The following year, the start of the season was delayed three weeks due to a labor dispute between the league and its players.

In 2020, the season was slated to start on September 10th, but was pushed back two weeks due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The league then considered various contingency plans in case the pandemic forced further delays, but ultimately decided that the season would start on time. This will be a relief to fans who have been waiting patiently for football to return.

Why is this year different?

The short answer is that this year is different because of the coronavirus pandemic. The NFL usually starts its regular season in early September, but the pandemic has forced the league to push back the start of the season to mid-September. This is the first time since 2001 that the NFL season will not start in September.

The NFL is not the only league to be affected by the pandemic. Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, and the National Hockey League have all been forced to delay their seasons because of the pandemic. The NFL is currently the only major professional sports league in North America that is still planning to start its season on time.

The coronavirus pandemic has caused a lot of uncertainty for the NFL. The league has been working closely with health experts to try to ensure that its players and staff are safe from the virus. So far, there have been no reported cases of coronavirus among NFL players or staff.

It remains to be seen how well the NFL will be able to protect its players and staff from the virus during a time when there is no vaccine available. The league has said that it will re-evaluate its plans if there is a significant increase in cases of coronavirus among players or staff.

The NFL season is scheduled to begin on Thursday, September 10th with a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans.

How have fans reacted?

The start of the NFL season is one of the most highly anticipated sporting events of the year. After a long offseason, fans are finally able to see their favorite team take the field again.

However, this year there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the start of the season. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is still unclear if the season will be able to start on time.

If the season is delayed or even cancelled, it would be a huge disappointment for fans all over the world. Many people have already made plans around the NFL schedule and would be forced to change them if the season does not start on time.

The NFL has not made any official announcements about the status of the season yet, but they are reportedly considering all options. Whatever decision they make, it will surely have a big impact on diehard fans everywhere.

How have players reacted?

As the NFL season starts, several players have already spoken out about the way they feel. Some say that they are not ready to play and that they do not want to risk their health. Other players say that they are ready to play and that they will do whatever it takes to win.

Many fans are also wondering if the NFL season will start on time. The league has said that it is planning to start the season on time, but it has not yet made a final decision. Even if the season does start on time, it is possible that some games will be postponed or canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

What is the league saying?

This off-season has been unlike any other due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through all the uncertainty, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has remained adamant that the league will start on time.
“We are planning to play a full season, a traditional season,” Goodell said on ESPN’s “Get Up!” in May. “We’re gonna be flexible, we’re gonna be adaptable, we’re gonna do whatever it takes to make sure that we can play a full season and get our football back to our fans.”

Goodell has been backed up by many owners and team executives who have echoed his sentiment.
“Our operating assumption is that we’ll be playing in September and October and November,”Atlanta Falcons CEO Rich McKay said on “NFL Live.”
“I think it would take something unforeseen for us not to have football this fall,” Minnesota Vikings president Mark Wilf said on SiriusXM NFL Radio.

So far, there has been no indication from the league or its teams that the start of the season is in jeopardy.

What is the union saying?

The NFL and the NFLPA have been in continuous negotiations since the expiration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement in March. The main issue dividing the two sides has been how to divide revenue among the league’s 32 teams.

The NFLPA has been seeking a revenue sharing system that would give each team an equal share of the league’s income. The union believes that this would create a level playing field and prevent teams from using their financial advantage to sign the best players.

The NFL has been proposing a salary cap system that would limit how much each team could spend on player salaries. The league believes that this would help to keep player salaries under control and prevent players from becoming overpriced.

The two sides have not been able to reach an agreement and the NFLPA has threatened to decertify if the league does not offer a better deal. If the NFLPA decertifies, the league will be unable to collect television revenue or operate as a business. This could lead to a delay or even cancellation of the upcoming season.

What are the owners saying?

In a recent interview, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he is “confident” that the NFL season will start on time.

However, many other owners have not been as optimistic. Several have anonymously said that they are not confident that the season will start on time, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The NFL has been modifying its plans for the 2020 season amid the pandemic. The league originally planned to have all 32 teams play their games in front of empty stadiums. However, it has since shifted its focus to allowing some fans into stadiums, at reduced capacity.

What are the fans saying?

The NFL regular season is scheduled to begin on Thursday, September 10, 2020.

Although the start of the season is still several months away, there have already been discussions about the possibility of postponing or cancelling the season due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

In a recent survey, 85% of NFL fans said that they would like to see the season start on time, while 15% said they would prefer to see it postponed or cancelled.

The majority of fans who want to see the season start on time say that they are willing to accept some risks in order to watch live football this fall. However, those who would prefer to see the season postponed or cancelled say that they believe the risks are too great and that it would be irresponsible to proceed with the season as scheduled.

It remains to be seen what will happen in the coming months, but it is clear that there is a divided opinion among NFL fans about whether or not the 2020 season should go ahead as planned.

Conclusion

The 2020 NFL season is slated to begin on time, but there are a number of factors that could delay or cancel the season. The most likely scenario is that the season will start on time, but with a shortened schedule.