If the NFL relies on local jurisdictions to determine the extent to which fans can occupy stadiums this season, it could create a disparity of home-field advantages throughout the league.
“At the end of the day, the true advantage is just the energy at home,” Ford said Friday on a video call with Bay Area reporters.
“I definitely feel it’s an advantage, or a disadvantage if you don’t have it. And I guess I do feel like it would be a little unfair.”
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The start of the NFL regular season is more than three months away, and there is no telling at this point what will be advisable due to the uncertain nature of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.