If there are no fans allowed in some NFL stadiums during parts, or all, of the 2020 season, the league will thrive because of its huge television presence.
NFL games dominate television ratings on a weekly basis and that will only increase this fall if fans can’t attend games. Of course, there are a lot of fans who much prefer to watch the NFL from home, anyway. So, this might be the most important NFL season ever when it comes to television broadcasting.
The Athletic has looked into what NFL games in empty stadiums would look and sound like.