What NFL Games Are Postponed?
The NFL has seen a number of games postponed this season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a look at which games have been affected and when they may be rescheduled.
Introduction
The following NFL games have been postponed due to positive COVID-19 cases within the league:
Week 5: New England Patriots vs. Denver Broncos
Week 6: Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Current NFL Season
The current NFL season has been full of surprises, with several teams unexpectedly finding themselves in the playoff hunt and several others falling short of expectations. One thing that has not been a surprise, however, is the number of games that have been postponed or rescheduled due to COVID-19. As of Week 16, there have been a total of eleven games postponed or rescheduled due to the pandemic.
The first game to be impacted by the pandemic was the Week 3 matchup between the Tennessee Titans and Pittsburgh Steelers, which was postponed after several Titans players and staff members tested positive for COVID-19. The game was eventually played in Week 7, with the Steelers winning 27-24.
The second game to be affected by the pandemic was the Week 4 game between the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs, which was rescheduled from Sunday to Monday due to positive COVID-19 tests within the Patriots organization. The Patriots ultimately won 26-10.
The third game to be postponed due to COVID-19 was the Week 5 contest between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots, which was moved from Sunday to Monday after several positive tests within the Broncos organization. The Patriots won 18-12.
The fourth game to be impacted by COVID-19 was the Week 6 matchup between the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills, which was postponed after a positive test within the Dolphins organization. The game was eventually played in Week 11, with the Bills winning 42-17.
The fifth game to be affected by COVID-19 was the Week 7 contest between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers, which was postponed after several Ravens players and staff members tested positive for COVID-19. The game was eventually played in Week 12, with the Ravens winning 24-21.
The sixth game to be postponed due to COVID-19 was the Week 10 contest between the Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders, which was moved from Sunday to Monday after several positive tests within the Broncos organization. The Raiders won 37-12.
The seventh game to be impacted by COVID-19 was theWeek 11 matchup between
Postponed NFL Games
The following NFL games have been postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests within the league:
-Week 5: New England Patriots at Denver Broncos
-Week 6: Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans
The NFL has not yet announced when these games will be rescheduled.
Reasons for Postponement
##There are a variety of reasons why NFL games might be postponed. Some of the most common reasons include:
-Inclement weather
-Unsafe playing conditions
-Power outages
-Field damage
Other reasons for postponement can include:
-Protest or demonstration by players or other personnel
-Pandemic or outbreak of contagious disease
Conclusion
The NFL has announced that the following games have been postponed due to positive COVID-19 cases:
-Week 4: Houston Texans at Minnesota Vikings
-Week 5: Denver Broncos at New England Patriots
-Week 6: Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts
-Week 7: Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers
