The fanfare for one of the NFL’s most anticipated debuts will be muted.
Tom Brady’s first game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be played without fans in the stands. The New Orleans Saints announced on Wednesday that they will not host fans for their Week 1 game against the Bucs on Sept. 13.
“Unfortunately, at this time, the trends across our state and region do not meet the standards of health and safety we have established with our healthcare and government partners to host fans in the stadium for the first home game,” a team news release reads.