COVID-19 issues continue in NFL; Colts, Panthers hit hard

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) beats Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde (23) and cornerback Taron Johnson (24) on a 13-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule talks with quarterback Sam Darnold during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Atlanta Falcons running back Mike Davis is tackled by Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich, left, greets Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury after an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Colts won 22-16. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)