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The 2020 NFL season has officially begun, but the game certainly a different feel to it amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Arrowhead Stadium wasn't at full capacity as the unveiled their championship banner and a live version of the national anthem was not played inside the stadium. However, a prerecorded version of "The Star-Spangled Banner" was played on the video board as players performed several demonstrations during the national anthem, Jordan Schroeder Men Jersey locking arms at the sideline in a moment of unison. The did not take the field during the anthem, opting to stay in the locker room. took a knee and raised his fist in the air as two Chiefs players put their hands on his shoulders, showing solidarity. The showcased the anthem during the game broadcast and posted it to their social media account shortly after. . perform the National Anthem before . NFL Gabriel Carlsson Kids Jersey (@NFL) Once the Texans came out onto the field, the players on both teams stood at the 50-yard line and locked arms in unison. Andy Reid, Seth Jones Kids Jersey , and were at the center of the line before wishing each other good luck before the contest was played. Unified for change. Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) The public addre s announcer asked for a moment of silence during this, but some thought they could hear "boos" from the crowd. "The moment of unity I personally thought was good," Watt said, . "I mean the booing during that moment was unfortunate. I don't fully understand that. There was no flag involved. There was nothing involved other than two teams coming together to show unity."Others, including Texans coach Bill O'Brien, claim they didn't hear those "boos.""To be honest, I didn't really hear that," O'Brien said, . "I didn't notice that ... maybe they were just booing us Jack Johnson Women Jersey because we had just come on the field." Actual start of video Josh Stockman (@darkkightinMO) Chiefs and Texans players were prior to the game regarding a joint demonstration that made a statement on racial injustice and showed unity, which is what the demonstration at the 50-yard line was for prior to kickoff. "Lift Every Scott Harrington Women Jersey Voice and Sing" was also played 45 minutes prior to the game as the Chiefs stayed on the field and the Texans headed to the locker room. |
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