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Patriots vs. Broncos Reportedly on as Planned Despite COVID-19 Concerns

The is reportedly planning to move forward with the game between the 1-3 Denver Broncos and 2-2 New England Patriots scheduled for Sunday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, will take place as scheduled.

Per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the league "aware of the ' situation, with three more players landing on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, and comfortable protocols have been followed" to play the game.

The decision to move forward came after Patriotsoffensive lineman James Ferentz was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, resulting in the cancellation of practice that day, per ESPN.