NY Times · Oct 1, 2017
N.F.L. Anthems: Some Stand, Some Kneel and Some Hear Boos
A week after leaguewide demonstrations during the national anthem, most teams scaled back a little on Sunday. The majority of players stood, but several knelt and others raised a fist. Stay here for live updates and analysis from N.F.L. Week 4:
Detroit Lions Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) and Steve Longa (54) knelt during the national anthem before the game against the Minnesota Vikings.The Carolina Panthers’ offense came alive for the first time this season, thanks in large part to subpar work from the New England Patriots secondary, and that has led to a surprising 30-23 lead early in the fourth quarter.
