They wear helmets, pads on shoulders, elbows and knees and you can barely see their faces… but is putting face masks on NFL players really the solution to bringing back players in time for the belated start of the 2020 NFL season?

One of the biggest problems with wearing face masks to combat Coronavirus in everyday society is that the inconvenience is reportedly not balanced up by a huge level of protection offered. Infected water droplets can still breach some masks, especially if they are permanently fixed to the individual’s face. The protection face masks offer, however, is for those who could be infected by the person wearing the mask itself.

All of which brings us to the issue of wearing protective face masks in American Football. The NFL is determined to return after a positive NFL Draft taking place virtually just a few weeks ago.

The opening match of the season on Thursday, September 10th should feature The Houston Texans heading to the Kansas City Chiefs at 5.20pm PDT, with the Chiefs big favourites at 2/9 against the Texans (7/2). But will it go ahead as planned?