On Thursday night, the NFL directed the Packers to conduct a pre-game moment of silence regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The league deferred to the teams for the balance of the week.
Via NBC research, here’s a breakdown of the handling of the issue by the nine teams that hosted early games on Sunday.
Jaguars at Bengals: Cincinnati did not hold a moment of silence.
Giants at Cowboys: Dallas had a moment of silence, with Charlie Kirk’s image on the video screen.
Bears at Lions: Detroit did not hold a moment of silence.
Rams at Titans: Tennessee did hold a moment of silence.
Patriots at Dolphins: Miami held a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk and for the victims of 9/11.
49ers at Saints: New Orleans had a moment of silence in memory of Charlie Kirk, and all those affec