The NFL season has been altered drastically because of Covid-19. According to ESPN.com, only a few teams had limited fans in the stands. Having no fans has definitely changed TV because in week 1, the viewers could hear all of the players, so many people heard a lot of curse words while watching. After this fiasco, teams not allowing fans pumped in simulated crowd noise, which has been better for younger fans if their parents don't want them hearing curse words.
Covid tests have been frequent and successful so far. According to ESPN.com, the NFL has tested 58,621 people including players, staff and fans. The tests came back with 4 players, 6 staff, and only one fan testing positive, which remains good news for the NFL season. During September, the Washington Redskins football team owner came in contact with someone who tested positive, and quarantined for 2 weeks. So far, however, the NFL season has been going well. Knock on wood, because as of September, playing football in the NFL has been a mostly safe endeavor.
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