What NFL Games Are Cancelled?
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The 2020 NFL Season
As of September 2020, the NFL has had no postponements or cancellations due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. The NFL has been preparing for the 2020 season amid the pandemic, and so far, everything has gone according to plan.
Preseason games
The 2020 NFL preseason games are the exhibition games preceding the 2020 regular season. The preseason games began on August 13, 2020, and ended on September 3, 2020.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys were originally scheduled to open the preseason on August 6 at the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, but the game was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The first full week of preseason games was originally scheduled to begin on August 11 and conclude on August 16. However, several teams opted not to play their first preseason game until August 15 or later due to player safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Regular season games
The regular NFL season consists of 16 games for each of the 32 teams in the league, played over 17 weeks from September to December.
The 17th week is a bye week for each team, during which they do not play.
The schedule is designed so that each team plays every other team in their own division twice (one home game and one away game), and all teams in the other two divisions in their conference once (also either home or away).
In addition, each team plays one team from each of the other two divisions in the other conference, but these games are rotated each year so that every team plays every other team in the league at least once every four years.
Cancelled NFL Games
The NFL has seen a significant decline in viewership over the past few years. In an effort to win back viewers, the NFL has cancelled a number of games. This includes the Thursday Night Football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Why are games being cancelled?
The NFL has seen a number of games cancelled or postponed this season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the virus continuing to spread across the country, the league has had to make some tough decisions in order to ensure the safety of its players and staff.
One of the main reasons for the cancellations is due to positive COVID-19 tests within team facilities. This has caused a number of teams to shut down their facilities and quarantine players and staff who may have been exposed to the virus. The league has also had to deal with a number of players opting out of the season due to health concerns.
Another reason for cancellations is because of travel restrictions. With some states and cities imposing strict travel restrictions, it has become difficult for teams to travel to away games. This has led to a number of games being rescheduled or cancelled altogether.
The NFL has been working hard to try and keep games on track, but with the pandemic continuing to spread, it seems likely that there will be more cancelled games in the future.
How will this affect the season?
The season is set to go on as planned, but if any games are cancelled, it will have a big effect on the standings. If a team has to cancel a game, they will forfeit that game and it will be counted as a loss. This could potentially make it very difficult for a team to make the playoffs if they have multiple games cancelled.
The Future of the NFL
The NFL has seen a decline in ratings over the past few years. This has led to speculation about the future of the league. Some people believe that the NFL will eventually be replaced by another league. Others believe that the NFL will continue to decline and eventually die out. What do you think?
What does this mean for the NFL?
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
The NFL has seen a decrease in viewership in recent years. In fact, the 2017 NFL season was the least watched season in nine years, according to Nielsen. The average audience for an NFL game was 14.9 million viewers, down 9% from the 2016 season. The drop in viewership was most pronounced among younger viewers ages 18-34, which declined by 19%.
There are a number of factors that could be contributing to the decline in NFL viewership. One is the ongoing debate about concussions and player safety. Another is the political divide in the country, with some viewers choosing to boycott the NFL because of players’ protests during the national anthem. And finally, there’s simply more competition for viewers’ attention, with options like Netflix and video games taking up more and more of people’s free time.
Now, with the coronavirus pandemic causing the cancellation of sporting events around the world, it remains to be seen how this will impact the NFL’s already declining viewership. It’s possible that fans will turn to the NFL as a source of distraction during these uncertain times. Or it’s possible that the lack of competition from other sports will cause even more viewers to lose interest in football. Only time will tell.
How will this affect the fans?
The NFL has seen a decline in ratings over the past few years. This is due to several reasons:
-The National Anthem protests
-The move away from traditional television viewing
-The increasing focus on fantasy football rather than real football
Now, with the COVID-19 pandemic, the NFL is facing its biggest challenge yet. The question is, how will this affect the fans?
There are several potential scenarios:
-The season could be cancelled entirely. This would be a huge blow to the fans, as well as the players and teams.
-The season could be shortened. This would likely lead to a decrease in ratings, as viewers would not be able to commit to watching a full season. However, it would still allow fans to see their favorite teams play.
-The season could be played in empty stadiums. This would have a major impact on revenue, as ticket sales are a major source of income for the NFL. However, it would not impact viewership as much, as fans would still be able to watch their favorite teams on television.
-The season could be played in front of limited capacity crowds. This would have a similar effect to playing in empty stadiums, but with less of a revenue impact.