What NFL Games Are Being Postponed?

The NFL has seen a number of games postponed or rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a look at which NFL games have been affected so far.

Introduction

The 2020 NFL season is in full swing, but several games have been postponed or rescheduled due to positive COVID-19 tests within team organizations. Here is a list of all the games that have been impacted so far:

Week 5:
-Denver Broncos at New England Patriots (originally scheduled for Sunday, October 11th at 1:00pm ET)
-Tennessee Titans at Buffalo Bills (originally scheduled for Sunday, October 11th at 1:00pm ET)

Week 6:
-Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans (originally scheduled for Sunday, October 18th at 1:00pm ET)

NFL Postponement

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues, the NFL is taking precautions by postponing games. The following NFL games have been postponed:

Reasons for Postponement

The NFL has postponed several games due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some of the reasons for the postponements:
-The NFL has postponed several games due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some of the reasons for the postponements:
-To allow for additional testing of players and staff
-To allow for additional time to trace and isolate contacts
-To give players and staff time to recover from COVID-19
-To give team medical staffs additional time to treat injured players
-In response to positive tests within a team or close contact tracing

How NFL Postponement Works

NFL postponement due to COVID-19 follow these three steps: first, the team tests positive for the virus; second, the team’s opponent is notified; third, the game is postponed.

The NFL has a COVID-19 hotline that teams can call if they think they may have been exposed to the virus. The hotline is staffed by doctors who will then advise the team on what to do next.

If a team tests positive for COVID-19, their opponent is immediately notified and the game is postponed. The NFL will then work with both teams to reschedule the game for later in the season.

Postponing an NFL game is a last resort and will only happen if there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 within a team. The NFL has done everything they can to prevent postponements, but they understand that the virus is out of their control.

Who Decides to Postpone an NFL Game?

The final decision to postpone a game is made by the Commissioner of the NFL. In consultation with local authorities, medical personnel, stadium personnel, and the teams themselves, the Commissioner will make a determination as to whether or not a game can be played safely.

If it is decided that a game cannot be played safely, it will be postponed until a later date. The NFL has a number of contingency plans in place in case of postponements, and they will work with the teams involved to find a suitable rescheduling date.

It should be noted that postponing an NFL game is very rare. In most cases, only severe weather conditions or an unforeseen emergency would lead to a postponement.

Postponed NFL Games

The 2020 NFL season has been full of surprises. From the Kansas City Chiefs winning the Super Bowl to the COVID-19 pandemic postponing games, it has been a wild ride. This article will provide a list of all the NFL games that have been postponed as well as the rescheduled date (if available).

2017 Postponed NFL Games

The following NFL games have been postponed in 2017:

Week 1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Miami Dolphins (Hurricane Irma)
Week 4: Arizona Cardinals vs. Dallas Cowboys (slot available for flex scheduling)
Week 5: Miami Dolphins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Hurricane Irma)
Week 11: New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons (slot available for flex scheduling)

2016 Postponed NFL Games

2016 Postponed NFL Games
-Week 1: Vikings vs.
Eagles (rescheduled for Week 7)
-Week 3: Dolphins vs.
Buccaneers (rescheduled for Week 11)
-Week 4: Chargers vs.
Chiefs (rescheduled for Week 12)

Conclusion

The NFL has announced that the following games have been postponed:

-Week 6: New England Patriots at San Francisco 49ers
-Week 7: Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks
-Week 8: Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings
-Week 9: Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens
-Week 10: Miami Dolphins at Denver Broncos