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Please refer to @SDS pinned post

 

This is NOT a thread for general covid-19 discussion - state of the pandemic across the country, what death rate is currently etc etc etc

It is to discuss:
-NFL Covid Policy (with references, not your speculation about how they test or what you think they should do)

-Player test results

-How NFL covid results affects teams and games

 

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16 minutes ago, Greg S said:

Watch our division clinching win take place on Tuesday with a 3:30 start time.

In the meantime, the Tennessee Titans have another positive test and the NFL has just decided to award them a win and put them on Time Out for 15 minutes.

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And now Stafford to the Covid-19 list   https://www.nfl.com/news/detroit-lions-place-qb-matthew-stafford-on-reserve-covid-list   Be careful, guys - Mask up AND Back up!  "Best Abil

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Exactly.    I think the Ravens should forfeit, be fined the amount of the Steelers game checks, and pay the Steelers.  But that's just me.

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Strength and conditioning coach again..  Played out badly last time.  There could be some real disruptions to this Denver team tomorrow morning.  Clearly Denver is dealing with some bad karma this year.  

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If Buffalo clinches the division tomorrow it might be wise to quarantine/rest key starters until the playoffs begin. Especially If the 1st seed becomes impossible to reach.

 

Players like Allen, Diggs and Beasley on O. Edmunds, White, Poyer and Hyde on D. 

 

I would...

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2 minutes ago, Figster said:

If Buffalo clinches the division tomorrow it might be wise to quarantine/rest key starters until the playoffs begin. Especially If the 1st seed becomes impossible to reach.

 

Players like Allen, Diggs and Beasley on O. Edmunds, White, Poyer and Hyde on D. 

 

I would...

 

interesting idea. I’d still play them in games,  but otherwise try to keep them away from everyone else.   i think allen and diggs are the 2 most important. 

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3 minutes ago, Generic_Bills_Fan said:

2 seed would be a heck of a lot better than the 4 seed though 

Without the 12th man it becomes more about who the best or worst matchups for Buffalo is IMO.

 

Avoiding Chubb or Derrick Henry would be a good thing.

 

Playing them in bad weather conditions, not so good.

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40 minutes ago, BuffBillsForLife said:

I live in fear of Allen being put on the COVID list for the playoffs...

Ssshhhhh, we shalt not speak of this.....

So I guess depending on how the test go in Denver tomorrow will determine if the game gets moved? That's what I'm assuming anyways.

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1 hour ago, par73 said:

What about contact tracing? Or doesn't the NFL bother with that anymore?

 

That would be why they closed the facility and canceled walk-through - so they have time to complete the contact tracing.

If the guy behaved as he was supposed to with masking up and distancing, should be OK

 

If he behaved like the Ravens coach and boogied about the building maskless without his contact tracing device while having unreported symptoms, we're hosed

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They test again tomorrow before the game, right?

 

Kinda frustrating, but as long as they test again I'm good with us playing now that they abandoned today's practice and are doing contact tracing.

 

The team already flew to Denver, right? We weren't doing same day flights.

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8 hours ago, transplantbillsfan said:

They test again tomorrow before the game, right?

 

Kinda frustrating, but as long as they test again I'm good with us playing now that they abandoned today's practice and are doing contact tracing.

 

The team already flew to Denver, right? We weren't doing same day flights.

Yes they’re there already. 
 

 

Any idea on when the news of results can be expected? Seemed like generally we’ve heard of these things in the 8:00 or 9:00 hour? 

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1 hour ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

https://www.9news.com/article/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/mike-klis/brandon-mcmanus-not-expected-to-clear-covid-protocols-taylor-russolino-likely-broncos-kicker-bills/73-4a6d48d6-53e2-4cf9-98d6-51e65e27cb0c

 

Broncos regular kicker still on ice for the game?

Iirc he was ruled out yesterday 

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Lions got Outbreak #2:

 

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/12/22/detroit-lions-dealing-covid-19-outbreak-cancel-tuesday-practice/4008085001/

"Earlier this morning, we were informed of two positive COVID-19 tests within our organization," the team said in a written statement. "As a precaution, the team practice facility is currently closed and our players and coaches are conducting meetings remotely today. As we adhere to our Intensive Protocols and conduct contact tracing, we will continue to communicate closely with the NFL and its medical staff and gather more information."

The Lions went more than three months between positive COVID tests, from the time players reported in late July until a four-day stretch in early November when they placed three players on the reserve/COVID-19 list and had a staff test positive for the virus on consecutive days.

 

 

 

ANNNNND Haskins seen, maskless, at strip club after loss to Seasnakes:

 

https://www.totalprosports.com/2020/12/22/picture-emerges-of-dwayne-haskins-at-strip-club-shortly-after-loss-to-seahawks-pic/

 

 

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https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/12/23/lions-have-no-new-positives-but-several-coaches-are-out-after-covid-19-exposure/

The close contacts reportedly include interim head coach Darrell Bevell, who calls the offense, and most of the defensive staff. The Lions fired their special teams coordinator this week, so the coaching staff will be shorthanded in all three phases, and the Lions have one less day to prepare than usual because they play the Buccaneers on Saturday this week. That game remains on track to be played as scheduled.

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Chargers' Hunter Henry placed on COVID-19 list, will not play vs. Broncos in Week 16

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/chargers-hunter-henry-placed-on-covid-19-list-will-not-play-vs-broncos-in-week-16/

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Hunter Henry, one of the NFL's most productive tight ends this season, will miss the Chargers' upcoming game against the Broncos after being placed on the team's reserve/COVID-19 list. 

 

 

Browns place OT Jedrick Wills Jr. on reserve/COVID-19 list

https://www.nfl.com/news/browns-place-ot-jedrick-wills-jr-on-reserve-covid-19-list

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The Cleveland Browns' first-round offensive tackle is dealing with a COVID-19 issue ahead of Sunday's game against the New York Jets.

The team announced Thursday it placed Jedrick Wills on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Receiver Ryan Switzer was also placed on the practice squad/COVID-19 list.

Wills identified as a high-risk close contact. He could still play Sunday if he continues to test negative, per a source informed of the situation.

 

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On 12/23/2020 at 10:40 AM, Hapless Bills Fan said:

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/12/23/lions-have-no-new-positives-but-several-coaches-are-out-after-covid-19-exposure/

The close contacts reportedly include interim head coach Darrell Bevell, who calls the offense, and most of the defensive staff. The Lions fired their special teams coordinator this week, so the coaching staff will be shorthanded in all three phases, and the Lions have one less day to prepare than usual because they play the Buccaneers on Saturday this week. That game remains on track to be played as scheduled.

 

 

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NFL: Bills Mafia May Be Let Loose on the Playoffs

https://www.sportstravelmagazine.com/sports-canceled-covid-nba-nhl-nfl-ncaa-nascar-soccer-league-season-tournament/

 

 

Friday’s Game
Minnesota at New Orleans: Up to 3,000 fans allowed

Saturday’s Games

Tampa Bay at Detroit: No fans allowed
San Francisco at Arizona: No fans allowed
Miami at Las Vegas: No fans allowed

Sunday’s Games

N.Y. Giants at Baltimore: No fans allowed
Atlanta at Kansas City: Up to 16,811 fans allowed
Carolina at Washington: No fans allowed
Cleveland at N.Y. Jets: No fans allowed
Chicago at Jacksonville: Up to 16,791 fans allowed
Cincinnati at Houston: Up to 14,444 fans allowed
Indianapolis at Pittsburgh: No fans allowed
Denver at L.A. Chargers: No fans allowed
Philadelphia at Dallas: Up to 30,000-plus fans allowed
L.A. Rams at Seattle: No fans allowed
Tennessee at Green Bay: Up to 500 employees and family members allowed

Monday’s Game

Buffalo at New England: No fans allowed

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Steelers activate LB Vince Williams from Reserve/COVID-19 list

https://sports.yahoo.com/steelers-activate-lb-vince-williams-184711563.html

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Finally some good news for the Pittsburgh Steelers defense. The team announced on Wednesday that starting inside linebacker Vince Williams has been activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list. This means there’s a great chance Williams will be available this weekend when the Steelers take on the Indianapolis Colts.

 

Williams has missed the last two games after testing positive for COVID-19. The Steelers defense has struggled in recent weeks to slow down the run game so getting Williams back this weekend is timely. The Steelers have a chance to lock up the AFC North crown with a win over the Colts.

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36 minutes ago, Limeaid said:


Tennessee at Green Bay: Up to 500 employees and family members allowed

Monday’s Game

Buffalo at New England: No fans allowed

 

IMO this should be minimum allowed for all teams - family members of players who are not on COVID Reserve list should be allowed in with each family in its own section.  Minimum risk for efforts by players' families in this trying times.

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