Week five is in the books as the NFL continues to stumble through the season amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The schedule is already riddled with holes following protocol violations and positive tests, including 22 alone from the Tennessee Titans. There is the fear the New England Patriots could experience similar adversity.
A collective shudder around the league could be felt after images surfaced of Stephon Gilmore’s post-game embrace with Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes hours before confirmation of his own positive Covid-19 test.
That game in particular remains a pivotal moment when assessing how fair this season really is, with star quarterback Cam Newton conspicuous in his absence while quarantining as the Kansas City Chiefs eased to a 26-10 victory.