Despite everything—the COVID-19 pandemic, a truncated offseason and no preseason—something amazing happened: The 2020 NFL campaign started on time with a glorious cavalcade of gladiators entering the stadium and battling for gridiron supremacy.
Professional football is BACK, even though it doesn't quite feel the same as previous seasons due to the lack of fans and everyone on the sideline wearing masks for safety purposes. Thankfully, all players and coaches passed their COVID-19 tests earlier in the weekend, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Thus, concentration shifted to on-field occurrences and where the league stands after one week of play, specifically those players who experienced breakthrough performances.