NFL Sends Strong Message To Congress, Calls For Immediate Action After “Drones” & “UFOs” Spotted Flying Over Team’s Stadium
Roger Goodell and flying drone (Photos by Getty Images)
With Super Bowl 59 approaching, the NFL is calling for Congress to put an end to the ongoing U.S. drone invasion.
The U.S. drone invasion is one of the more mysterious and baffling sagas of 2024. Since November, there have been numerous drones spotted across the Northeast in multiple states, including New York, Ohio, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Some of these drones have flown over U.S. military bases. Government officials continue to investigate, though the Pentagon stated that most drones you see in the air are merely for recreational use and nothing sinister.
As the NFL nears the conclusion of the 2024 season, the league wants Congress to take action against the U.S. drone invasion, fearing that the flying objects will become an issue at football games.
“The time for us to act on this is now,” NFL chief security officer Cathy Lanier said, per Sierra Fox of FOX 5 DC.. “We don’t want to wait until something bad happens.”
U.S. Drone Invasion Can’t Be A Problem In Super Bowl 59
Super Bowl 59 will be played inside the New Orleans Saints’ home venue, the Caesars Superdome, on Feb. 9. As the venue is a dome with a roof over top, flying drones won’t be an issue at the big game.
But of course, most NFL stadiums don’t have a roof. So the U.S. drone invasion can still be a cause of concern for the clubs who play outdoors without roof protection, such as the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens.
Ranking The 10 Most Crucial NFL Games Left That Could Impact The 2024 Playoffs
Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions (Image Credit: Getty Images)
With just three weeks left in the regular season, the 2024 NFL playoff race is heating up. Teams are battling for top seeds, home-field advantage, and the last few wild-card spots. From rookie debuts to fierce divisional rivalries, these matchups will shape the postseason.
Let’s break down the 10 most impactful games remaining on the schedule.
10. Falcons at Commanders
Week 17 | Sunday, Dec. 29 | 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC
The Falcons are handing the reins to rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr., and this will likely be just his second career start. Meanwhile, the Commanders are clinging to the NFC’s final wild-card spot. Both teams are fighting for survival: Washington to secure their playoff position and Atlanta to keep their NFC South hopes alive. The stakes are high in this Sunday night showdown.
