Which NFL Games Are Postponed?
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The NFL has announced that several games will be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a look at which games have been affected.
Introduction
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league. The NFL postponed its Week 2 games due to the September 11 attacks, which were rescheduled to the end of the season. One game, between the New York Giants and New York Jets, was canceled outright and not rescheduled. A total of six games were postponed or canceled due to weather conditions in 2010. The NFL has also had games postponed due to labor disputes, such as in 1987 and 2011.
In recent years, the NFL has been criticized for its decision to play regular season games on Thursday nights, which some argue gives teams an unfair advantage as they have less time to recover from their previous game. In 2016, the NFL announced that it would be moving some of its Thursday night games to Saturday late-afternoon slots during December to try and reduce this criticism.
New England Patriots at Denver Broncos
The New England Patriots are scheduled to play the Denver Broncos at home in Gillette Stadium on Sunday, October 11 at 1 p.m. This game was originally scheduled for Sunday, October 4 but was postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests within the Patriots organization. As of October 8, it is unclear if the game will be played on the rescheduled date or if it will be postponed again.
New York Jets at Arizona Cardinals
The New York Jets at Arizona Cardinals game, originally scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 18 at 4:05 p.m. ET, has been postponed to Monday, Oct. 19 at 8:15 p.m. ET due to positive COVID-19 cases within the Jets organization, the NFL announced on Friday morning.
Seattle Seahawks at Miami Dolphins
The Seattle Seahawks are scheduled to play the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, October 4 at 1 p.m. However, due to the COVID-19 outbreak within the Seahawks organization, the game has been postponed to a later date.
San Francisco 49ers at Washington Redskins
The San Francisco 49ers have announced that their Week 6 game against the Washington Redskins has been postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the 49ers organization. The game will be rescheduled for a later date.
Los Angeles Rams at Buffalo Bills
The Los Angeles Rams are scheduled to play the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. EDT. However, due to positive COVID-19 tests within the Rams organization, the game has been postponed to Monday, Oct. 5 at 5 p.m. EDT.
Conclusion
In conclusion, game postponements are a necessary evil in the NFL. While they may be frustrating for fans and players alike, they are often necessary in order to ensure player safety. We hope that this guide has provided you with some clarity on the subject.
