Among the numerous ways in which the NFL has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, teams permitting fans from attending games is something that has had a tremendous impact on the results of each week’s matchups. Especially for a team like the Minnesota Vikings.
In Week 1, the Vikings had zero fans in attendance during their loss to the Green Bay Packers inside U.S. Bank Stadium. On Sunday, Minnesota allowed 250 staff members and their families to attend their matchup against the Tennessee Titans, but their presence in the stands wasn’t enough to create any sort of home-field advantage.