What was looking to be a big Sunday for Patriots fans has been upended by the coronavirus pandemic.
New England's game scheduled for 4:25 p.m. in Kansas City has been postponed. At least one member of the Chiefs has reportedly tested positive for the virus as well.
Here's what we know so far about what was supposed to be the Patriots' biggest game of the season:
Have Other Patriots Tested Positive for COVID-19?
In the aftermath of Cam Newton's reported positive COVID-19 test, the Patriots have reportedly been doing mass testing and so far, the virus has not spread to any other team members or staff.
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton has tested positive for the coronavirus. He has been placed on the NFL's Reserve/COVID-19 list.
However, more players and staff could test positive down the line. While much about the coronavirus remains to be learned, a person who's been exposed to the virus can test negative days before testing positive, as it incubates.
In a statement, the NFL says it's contact tracing and performing additional testing and all decisions will be made with the health of teams and staff as the priority.
The Tennessee Titans, a team that's been dealing with its own outbreak, first reported that players and staff members tested positive on Tuesday. Their experience shows that a team can report positive tests day after day
On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the Titans placed more Titans players on the team's COVID-19 positive list. Their game this week, against the Pittsburgh Steelers, was postponed on Thursday.
The Tennessee Titans and the Minnesota Vikings have suspended in-person activities after the NFL said three Titans players and five personnel tested positive for the coronavirus, becoming the first COVID-19 outbreak of the NFL just after its Week 3. Eric Mitchell, the president of LifeFlip Media, joined LX News to explain what we should expect for the rest of the football season.
It was the only NFL game postponed due to COVID-19 until Saturday, though a player on the Saints has reportedly tested positive for the virus as well, casting some doubt on their game against the Lions Sunday.
When Will the Patriots-Chiefs Game Be Played?
Right now, all NFL has said is that the game was being pushed back until Monday or Tuesday, though that could change.
The Titans-Steelers has been pushed back to Week 7, with teams' bye weeks moving around to compensate. The Titans and Steelers had their bye weeks moved up, while the Baltimore Ravens' bye week was moved as well, to adapt to the new schedule.
Should the Patriots' Week 4 game with the Chiefs end up being moved back, both teams' might end up losing their bye weeks later in the season. The Patriots' is Week 6, the weekend of Oct. 18; Kansas City's is Week 10.
Raul Martinez catches up with Patriots defensive end John Simon, including on traveling for the first time amid the coronavirus pandemic, playing without fans and the game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Who Will Be Patriots Quarterback Instead of Newton?
Newton, the 2015 NFL MVP, has led the Patriots to a 2-1 start. Should the team actually play this week, Brian Hoyer, Newton's backup the first three weeks, will reportedly start.
Newton hasn't yet spoken about his reported coronavirus test, which the Patriots have not directly confirmed. He last posted on Instagram and Twitter on Wednesday.
Likewise, there's been no indication about how Newton might have gotten the virus, which is thought to be extremely contagious and this week broke out in the White House.
Ahead of the Patriots-Seahawks matchup on Sunday Night Football, New England's new starting quarterback discussed his excitement to travel for his first road game as a Patriot.
Fans we spoke to say they’re not surprised about Newton’s reported diagnosis but are worried about what it could mean for the rest of the season.
"It's scary," said one fan. "I hope they get through the season, I really do. It would be nice to see a full season but I don't know what's going to happen -- no one does -- so I'll say that I hope they just get through."
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