The impact of no fans (or limited capacity) on NFL games

[CaptainStubing]

game day, rays/sox.

rays starting infield tests positive on game day, as does the sox SP.

what do the teams do?

Durhams in NC, game starts in 2 hrs. Sox affiliate is in RI, a bit closer. and...

go.

ON game day? That would be tricky unless teams are going to have 8-10 guys traveling with the team so they can be at the stadium in a moment's notice. I would hope they are planning as such

 

[CaptainStubing]

I'll believe it when I see it.

Imo, get ready to watch a lot of NFL this fall and winter. Billions of dollars on the line even without fans

 

[Tapey]

None in LA

 

[Dude]

Not that simple. Unless you control all health protocols for players, coaches, staff, etc. There are Apps which do all this already. But most of all it depends on the people involved. You need a tracing and tracking system that people respect, and input truthful information to the database. Bluetooth among mobile phones takes care of the rest.

And it includes family members tracing tracking. But best for companies, factories that need to start production again. It can be done, responsibly.

 

[broncosmitty]

Imo, get ready to watch a lot of NFL this fall and winter. Billions of dollars on the line even without fans

I'd like to watch football. Don't get wrong, but there are a lot of moving parts to get coordinated.

 

[broncosmitty]

game day, rays/sox.

rays starting infield tests positive on game day, as does the sox SP.

what do the teams do?

Durhams in NC, game starts in 2 hrs. Sox affiliate is in RI, a bit closer. and...

go.

There are minor leagues this year?


Guess I just figured everyone that wasn't playing would be in the stands. Or somewhere, idk, hadn't thought that far.

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

game day, rays/sox.

rays starting infield tests positive on game day, as does the sox SP.

what do the teams do?

Durhams in NC, game starts in 2 hrs. Sox affiliate is in RI, a bit closer. and...

go.

PPD the game and make it a double header the following day. It gives these players time to get to Boston and since there aren't any fans they can schedule the first game between 11-1 and rest up for the second game.

 

[Rock Strongo]

I’m watching a MLB game right now. So somehow they’ve started playing. In a completely empty stadium.

"exhibition games"

i saw some yanks/mets the other day.

 

[pachyderm]

the thought occurred to me today, what impact will no fans (or limited fans) at games have?

My take:

1 - false start penalties will be cut in half, minimum (no fan noise).
2 - there will be no need for silent counts, see point 1.
3 - speaking to the above, we may see a more resourceful use of timeouts vs the "I cant hear shit right now" timeouts.
4 - speaking to points 1-3, will teams be allowed to pump in fan noise legally (looking at you , Colts) to account for what is, at the end of the day, a critical component to game outcomes? I think this may be an issue.
5 - 4th and goal, on the 3, team down by 6 has the ball.

and its nearly dead silent. how does this impact the game?

Titans as well...

I'd love to watch an NFL game with no fan noise.

You guys are a bunch of obnoxious twats.

 

[Scooby-Doo]

the thought occurred to me today, what impact will no fans (or limited fans) at games have?

My take:

1 - false start penalties will be cut in half, minimum (no fan noise).
2 - there will be no need for silent counts, see point 1.
3 - speaking to the above, we may see a more resourceful use of timeouts vs the "I cant hear shit right now" timeouts.
4 - speaking to points 1-3, will teams be allowed to pump in fan noise legally (looking at you , Colts) to account for what is, at the end of the day, a critical component to game outcomes? I think this may be an issue.
5 - 4th and goal, on the 3, team down by 6 has the ball.

and its nearly dead silent. how does this impact the game?

What about players being able to hear all communication on both sides of the ball loud and clear. Guys are constantly yelling stuff to each other.

 

[Rock Strongo]

What about players being able to hear all communication on both sides of the ball loud and clear. Guys are constantly yelling stuff to each other.

good point

 

[Southieinnc]

None in LA

Are fans outlawed fo LA games? So much for my 2 Patriots games in LA

How long before @FlyerFinFan says they cancelled those 2 games to help the Patriots get in the playoffs?

 

[richig07]

I don't think there will be a big impact on the game. It will just be weird to watch/listen.

I think crowd noise is fairly overhyped in terms of impact. Makes the fans feel like they're apart of the game.

 

[jarntt]

I suspect these people will be about as loud as normal Cowboy fans