NFL:PROTESTS DURING THE FIRST MATCHES OF THE SEASON
Dozens of players and coaches knelt down and six teams remained in their locker rooms during the American national anthem on Sunday for the opening matches of the new American football (NFL) season.
After months of continued protests against racism in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd on May 25 during his arrest, sport in the USA shows its refusal to racial racism, in the wake of other sportsmen like NBA basketball players at the forefront of this fight. Indianapolis head coach Frank Reich knelt as his players held his arms during the anthem ahead of their game against the Jaguars in Jacksonville. "We will not remain silent, we will not be neutral, we will not be passive", justified the Colts on Twitter.
Our intention is to draw attention to the issue of systemic racism and the resulting injustice, they added. We do not protest against the flag, the anthem or the men and women in uniform. This action seeks to emphasize that the presence, power and oppression of racism are incompatible with the unity and freedoms that define what it means to be American. "
In Atlanta, members of the Seattle Seahawks and Falcons also all knelt on the field.
immediately after the kick-off of their match. Seahawks players and coaches wore “We Want Justice” T-shirts during their warm-up. In Baltimore, quarterback Lamar Jackson and a majority of his teammates kneeled or sat down during the anthem.
Wearing a mask in the NFL: penalties to come?
NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent sent a message to the 32 teams on the circuit reminding them that all individuals with access to the team benches section must wear the mask appropriately. He added that this measure also applied to coaches and medical staff, and that the mask should cover the mouth and nose.
The summary of the day
Joe Burrow was not far from winning in his first NFL game. But the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback, number 1 in the last draft, lost against the Los Angeles Chargers (16-13) ... Disappointment for the San Francisco 49ers, defeated in the last Super Bowl, who were dominated in home by the Arizona Cardinals (24-20) for which rookie DeAndre Hopkins had a big game with 14 receptions and 151 yards gained ... Victorious debut for the Las Vegas Raiders who beat the Carolina Panthers (34-30). .. The Chicago Bears were stunning and then a little lucky at the very end of the game to snatch the victory from the Detroit Lions (27-23) ... The Buffalo Bills dominated the very disappointing New York Jets in attack (27-17 ) ...
The results of the first day:
Ravens 38, Browns 6
Raiders 34, Panthers 30
Seahawks 38, Falcons 25
Washington Football Team 27, Eagles 17
Jaguars 27, Colts 20
Patriots 21, Dolphins 11
Bills 27, Jets 17
Bears 27, Lions 23
Packers 43, Vikings 34
Chargers 16, Bengals 13
Cardinals 24, 49ers 20
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