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Texans team president Jamey Rootes formerly revealed optimism that the team would acquire approval for limited fans.
” Weve followed the leagues protocols that have actually shown in this kind of environment to be incredibly successful,” Rootes stated, by means of Wilson. Our hope is in the not too far-off future that were all aligned and that we absolutely can do this, we can do it safe and it will be a terrific experience for our fans and quite honestly, for our football team.”
COVID-19 procedures mandated by the NFL and local and state officials stay in result. Face coverings and social distancing are amongst the requirements.
While the Cowboys had an NFL-high 21,000 fans at their home opener, the Texans played their first home game without fans. Both groups will have fans Sunday.
The Texans sent an Infectious Disease Emergency Response plan, which was audited by the NFL, to city and county officials for approval.
Harris County officials gave the Texans approval for up to 15,000 fans at NRG Stadium for the groups video game versus the Vikings, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
