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How Did The ‘Fans In The Stands’ Cut-Outs Become A Thing? Good Question

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — This Sunday, the Vikings will take on the Titans at U.S. Bank Stadium. while there will no fans in the stands, there will be giant pictures of the Vikings faithful.

So, what’s the story behind the cut-outs? Good Question.

“It’s something that first came known to us, at least in our organization, seeing German soccer restarting back in May and June,” said Brett Taber, Vikings Executive Director of Social Impact.

He says the NFL issued guidelines for the cut-outs, including no third-party branding, no corporate logos, appropriate imagery and making sure the pictures are team-centric.