NFL Teams Might Have To Forfeit If There's A COVID Outbreak

The league has outlined consequences for teams with unvaccinated players causing outbreaks. If a game is canceled due to such an outbreak and cannot be rescheduled, the team responsible will forfeit, and the opposing team will win. Players from both teams will not be paid, and the team causing the outbreak must cover financial losses. The league does not plan to extend the season to accommodate rescheduling.

What is the league's policy if unvaccinated players cause an outbreak?

• The game is postponed indefinitely.

• Both teams are disqualified.

• The game is played without spectators.

• The team with the outbreak must forfeit.

What happens if a game cannot be rescheduled during the 18-week season?

• The team with the outbreak forfeits the game.

• The game is played in the next season.

• The team with the outbreak wins by default.

• The game is canceled with no winner.

What is the league's stance on adding an extra week to the season?

• The league will decide based on circumstances.

• The league will add two extra weeks.

• The league does not plan to add an extra week.

• The league plans to add an extra week.

Who bears the financial losses if a game is canceled due to an outbreak?

• The government provides compensation.

• The league covers all losses.

• The team with the outbreak covers the losses.

• Both teams share the losses equally.

What happens to the players' salaries if a game is canceled due to an outbreak?

• Players on both teams are paid as usual.

• Only the winning team's players are paid.

• Players receive a partial payment.

• Players on both teams are not paid.