Thursday night’s overtime thriller between the Chargers and Chiefs was exactly the sort of game that keeps millions of football fans tuning in every week. But it also featured a harsh reminder of why watching football can feel morally questionable.
Just 90 seconds into the game, Chargers tight end Donald Parham Jr. hit his head on the ground while attempting to catch a pass in the end zone. As he laid motionless on the turf with his arms locked in the fencing response, Fox’s cameras zoomed in on his face and showed that his eyes were closed.