As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise across the country, the NFL is dealing with the same issue. For the past few weeks, things have been relatively quiet on the COVID-19 lead for the league, but that shifts to the 9th week.
It’s not even Friday yet, with almost 40% of the league’s 32 teams handling at least one case. As of Thursday afternoon, 12 teams had to put one player on the Reserve / Govt-19 list or close their facility due to a Govt fear.
The two teams that will play on Thursday night are the two teams that will feel the most impact Bakers And 49ers. Each team had to add at least three players to their coveted list this week, and none of those players are eligible to play Thursday night.
As for the other players around the league, they can be played even on Sundays if they record five times as they are considered to be positive or closely associated with being on the Reserve / Govt-19 list. (This only applies to players who are listed on Monday or Tuesday. After that, any player on the list must sit in the 9th week.)
Teams affected by COVID-19 this week are here.
- 49ers: San Francisco is Four players In the Reserve / COVID-19 list. Getting wider Brandon Ayuk And Depo Samuel With starting ability Trent Williams The receiver who tested positive was considered to be close contacts of Kendrick Bourne. No one will be allowed to play Thursday night.
- Bakers: Packers There are three boys Reserve / Govt-19 list: A.J. Dillon and Jamal Williams With the line player Kamal Martin. None of the three will be allowed to play Thursday night.
- Lions: Matthew Stafford Was Biggest name to land Which team is on the Reserve / Govt-19 list this week, and he is currently one of only two Lions players on the list, along with the lineup player Jared Davis.
- Ravens: Not just dealing with a positive test from Baltimore Cornerback Marlon Humphrey, But they also had to keep line playersMatt Jude,Dias Bowser,Queen Patrick, L.J. Castle and Malik Harrison Defensive backsTerrell BondsAndDeeshan ElliottIn the Reserve / COVID-19 list. The Ravens are playing Golds This week.
- Texans: Texans Decided to cancel the procedure Striker Jacob Martin closed their facility on Thursday after being tested Positive to COVID-19. Striped players Whitney Marcellus and Dylan Cole Placed in COVID-19 The reserve list is now ineligible to play in Sunday’s game due to close contact with Martin and the three players. Texans will travel to Jacksonville in the 9th week.
- Cowboys: The Cowboys believed it Andy Dalton He could play this week, but it won’t happen because he has been The team is listed on the balance sheet / COVID-19. Instead, the Cowboys will go with both Cooper Rush Or Garrett Gilbert To confront the losers Steelers.
- Bears: Attack preventionJason SprixTested positive for COVID-19, which landed him and the guardJermaine EphediIn the Reserve / COVID-19 list. He was placed on the IFF list after the league determined he was the most dangerous close contact. Dangerous lineman Cody Whitehair Positive test, According to NFL.com.
- Broncos: The Broncos have tackled the training team Darren Palo And defensive decision Shelby Harris In the COVID-19 list. Including several members of the Francos front office G.M. John Elway and team captain Joe Ellis have also tested positive. The Broncos are playing Falcons Sunday.
- Cardinals: Arizona had to put two players on the linebacker on the Reserve / Govt-19 list this week Devon Kennard And Cornerback Byron Murphy Jr., who Both tested positive. Cardinals will be hosting Dolphins If Murphy and Kennard can’t play, Sunday’s defense will be reduced.
- Eagles: Team Announced as an unnamed player Tested positive for COVID-19. Although the player’s identity has not yet been revealed, he will not be eligible to play on Sunday.
- Golds: In Indianapolis, no players in the Golds had a positive test, but they had a team employee who landed with COVID-19. Because of that circumstance, the Golds will normally be in practice on Thursdays, but all face-to-face meetings have been converted into virtual meetings.
- Chiefs: Like Golds, a staff member test was positive for CEOs. Team Be practical Thursday morning and close its facility. Group meetings scheduled for Thursday afternoon are almost certain to take place.
As for the NFL schedule, the league is unlikely to make any changes in Week 9, but who knows what will happen if things get any crazier.
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