In a statement to Sports Illustrated on Sunday, October 1, Fox Sports says they will not air any live anthem coverage from any other game except for the London contest between the Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints.

"As we have in previous broadcasts of NFL games from London, Fox will show the National Anthem as well as God Save the Queen live. As is standard procedure, regionalized coverage of NFL game airing on FOX this Sunday will not show the National Anthem live; however, our cameras are always rolling and we will document the response of players and coaches on the field," Fox said in the statement.

The decision comes after more than 250 players took a knee in response to Donald Trump suggesting that players who disrespect the flag should be fired. 

The original protest of taking a knee comes from former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's choice to kneel during the anthem. He knelt not as a sign of disrespect to the flag, but in protest of police brutality and unfair treatment of people of color in this country. His protest sparked widespread controversy.

Even without broadcasting the anthem, to believe that this will change anything in regards to protesting is simply wishful thinking. 

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