12-01-2020, 03:47 PM
Well it's not like the Bengals are the only team NOT selling out their limited capacity. I believe the World Champion Kansas City Chiefs did not sell out their 1st home game this year in prime time.
1st link: From Nov.17th. Where each of the 32 NFL teams stands on allowing fans into stadiums.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29910246/where-32-nfl-teams-stands-allowing-fans-stadiums
2nd Link: NFL Attendance - 2020
http://www.espn.com/nfl/attendance
I believe the virus has had some impact on attendance for a couple of reasons: 1.) People are afraid of getting Covid. 2.) Some folks are being hit hard financially by the downturn in the economy because of Covid and they have to spend wisely this year.
1st link: From Nov.17th. Where each of the 32 NFL teams stands on allowing fans into stadiums.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29910246/where-32-nfl-teams-stands-allowing-fans-stadiums
2nd Link: NFL Attendance - 2020
http://www.espn.com/nfl/attendance
I believe the virus has had some impact on attendance for a couple of reasons: 1.) People are afraid of getting Covid. 2.) Some folks are being hit hard financially by the downturn in the economy because of Covid and they have to spend wisely this year.