I can confirm this based on up close observation (ICU RN) (For those of you who automatically distrust every bit of data from the CDC or government as a whole)
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The OUT Due to COVID List: PLAYOFF EDITION (Save your szn thread) (1 Viewer)
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BobbyLayne
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@Soulfly3 could we get an update on the thread title please? maybe add Playoff Edition or something similar
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Is it just me or are the a boatload of additions to the Covid list the last 10 days or so?
Readying through that FFPC thread, Ivfeel like I need to be hyper aware of which franchises (CLE, DET, LAR, PHI….who else?) have a mini outbreak happening rn. Just to kind of clue us in….
”OK, there are 8 playerss on the Covid list for team & I have a starter there, so what’s my plan B?”
I looked for a current list but could only find comprehensive, e.g., I don’t need to know who tested positive in August. Any good resources?
If we wanna crowd source this, I can tell you the Lions have 8 on the Covid list - 7 from the active roster and 1 practice squad.
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Is it just me or are the a boatload of additions to the Covid list the last 10 days or so?
Readying through that FFPC thread, Ivfeel like I need to be hyper aware of which franchises (CLE, DET, LAR, PHI….who else?) have a mini outbreak happening rn. Just to kind of clue us in….
”OK, there are 8 playerss on the Covid list for team & I have a starter there, so what’s my plan B?”
I looked for a current list but could only find comprehensive, e.g., I don’t need to know who tested positive in August. Any good resources?
If we wanna crowd source this, I can tell you the Lions have 8 on the Covid list - 7 from the active roster and 1 practice squad.
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This could be the most important thread for the playoffs.
Schefty tweeted last night that the list had grown to 75. Only other info I saw was that WASH got nailed on the defensive side of the ball.
Those who act quickly based on news today will have an advantage.
My sleeperbot is set to ON.
matuski
Footballguy
ghostguy123
Footballguy
Ton of key Browns players on the list that now includes the coach.
Covid running rampant. Maybe they need to postpone this entire weeks slate of games. Or maybe they think it makes for compelling TV to see scrubs playing. Who knows.
Covid running rampant. Maybe they need to postpone this entire weeks slate of games. Or maybe they think it makes for compelling TV to see scrubs playing. Who knows.
Insein
Footballguy
The key will be monitoring when these players are eligible to come back. Can any of them make it in time for this week?
babydemon90
Footballguy
He was upset that their rate was horrifyingly low, and now it's somewhere around league average.
Judging by preseason rankings hard to make a case they are wrong.
The fact this game sits alone on the Saturday afternoon TV slot I'm sure is making the NFL want this game to continue as regularly scheduled more then they normally would, but I would not disagree that since COVID started no game deserved to be delayed more then this one.
Quakertown Tom
Footballguy
The season is winding down. I think they need to isolate the players. They're catching it from friends and family. Then it's spreading in the locker room. Separate those who tested positive, and then have the team and staff stay away from all outside contact. 3-4 more weeks until most teams are finished.
Godsbrother
Footballguy
I thought the NFL made the decision to not postpone any games this season. If a team can't field a team, they would forfeit. Or am I wrong about that?
This is good idea because contact tracing has shown most people are catching it away from the facility. I recall last year the Cowboys informally did this which for them is incredibly easy since the hotel is attached to their team facility.
The other suggestion is a bit more radical but would be even better IMO and it's as simple as allowing non-symptomatic COVID positive players to play. Contact tracing has shown that on the field transmission is almost non-existent. This IMO is the best move going forward, either this season or upcoming.
I recall something of that nature, I was just not sure if I remembered if the NFL absolutely ruled out a postponement but I recall forfeit and loss of pay for both teams being one of the hammer's they used to try and get teams compliant.
babydemon90
Footballguy
" In light of the substantial roster flexibility in place for the 2021 season, absent medical considerations or government directives, games will not be postponed or rescheduled simply to avoid roster issues caused by injury or illness affecting multiple players, even within a position group"
https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-covid-19-outbreaks-unvaccinated-players-forfeit-cancelled-game
babydemon90
Footballguy
So yea, no postponing because you have to play scrubs. If you straight up cant field a team, and its because you have unvaxxed players, you forfeit (since we're past the bye weeks they're screwed)
Insein
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Insein
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Godsbrother
Footballguy
While that is true the NFL is between a rock and a hard place.
There are no more bye weeks to maneuver and if you delay the game until Monday or Tuesday you have no way of knowing how many players will test negative then. It is conceivable you could be in worse shape. Or what if they delay until Tuesday, the Browns get players back but the Raiders now have 8 guys out.
They really have 2 choices: play the game as schedule or push the whole season back but the problem then is how many weeks do you do that for? The situation is getting worse, not better.
Insein
Footballguy
I agree. They backed themselves into this corner. They have no choice but to play them with practice squad players.
The Finist
Footballguy
I do not agree they are between a rock and hard place. Stick to the rules that were laid out before the season and dont change them up when adversity strikes.
" In light of the substantial roster flexibility in place for the 2021 season, absent medical considerations or government directives, games will not be postponed or rescheduled simply to avoid roster issues caused by injury or illness affecting multiple players, even within a position group"
ignatiusjreilly
Footballguy
At this point, maybe it would just be easier to keep a running list of players who are NOT out due to Covid
babydemon90
Footballguy
Then we'll see. Vaccinated players can be back in action much quicker, and the rule about forfeiting very specifically says it has to be as a result of unvaxxed players.
Insein
Footballguy
Could be anything and probably is something else, have not heard it was COVID at all, but odd and worth watching that both Fournette and ROJO are not at practice and Fournette is apparently at home tweeting about how to play a video game as practice is currently on-going.
facook
Footballguy
You have a link? Because I couldn't find any info that says it's happened (especially if all on field were vaccinated and/or asymptomatic).
babydemon90
Footballguy
Seems like a liability nightmare tho. You let someone knowingly with the virus contact people, its a can of worms. You have coaches and staff, someone might have an immunocompromised family member at home... Regardless of the arguing over the risk or not, thats a scenario I am sure the NFL has no wish to be involved in.
ghostguy123
Footballguy
What is the difference between a vaccinated player with Covid and an unvaccinated player with Covid.
The answer is there is no difference.
Once you have Covid, you have Covid. Being vaccinated changes nothing about transmission.
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ghostguy123
Footballguy
I guess what I am saying is, F it, just let everyone play
wgoldsph
Footballguy
Knew my madden skills would eventually pay off on the field.
Thank you. There's about three guys on the list who actually effect the games at this point in the year. Are we really upset about a team's 4th string tackle being unable to play?
McBokonon
Footballguy
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
True for the moment.
My point in bumping this is so we can track which teams are seeing an uptick. If a team has 8-12 on the Covid list and you have a player on that team, might be worthwhile to consider if you could find some contingency options.
Beyond the breakout going on rn throughout the league, this inspired me to think about if I need a Plan B for any of my guys.
The Finist
Footballguy
Maybe Chubb is affected?
Starting OT and both OGs out and the QB is out.
He will be force fed but id assume he will be the focal point for the raiders D and they have backup OL in there.
Starting OT and both OGs out and the QB is out.
He will be force fed but id assume he will be the focal point for the raiders D and they have backup OL in there.
ghostguy123
Footballguy
Agree but we got to keep in mind that it's not as simple as the NFL snapping their fingers and making this the new policy, they need the backing of the NFLPA.
On that note we may be moving to our desired goal but it's likely to come in steps. Albert Breer has been tweeting the league and union are in talks today on significant changes and one of those thing being discussed was altering the 10 day waiting period for asymptomatic positive players. Maybe I'm reading this wrong but that sounds to me like they are starting to open up to the idea of allowing positive testing players to take the field.
Grigs Allmoon
Footballguy
Grigs Allmoon
Footballguy
I thought the team would have to forfeit only if it was due to unvaccinated players.
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Stat Correction
Footballguy
Just noticed that Kamara is now on the Covid list.
(LB Sam Kamara - Bears)
Along with NT Goldman, DB Burns, and DE Edwards. Cook should run free Monday night.
(LB Sam Kamara - Bears)
Along with NT Goldman, DB Burns, and DE Edwards. Cook should run free Monday night.
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Dizzy
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Smack Tripper
Footballguy
They'd never make a blue blood play like Cleveland has to play. They'd push the game to next Tuesday
Godsbrother
Footballguy
Not sure what that would accomplish. The problem is getting worse not better. They could very well have more players on the list by next Tuesday.
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