Dani Watt questions NFL’s Paris game plans amid protests

Dani Watt questioned the NFL’s decision to continue preparations for the Pittsburgh Steelers-New Orleans Saints game in Paris, as the league said security planning was ongoing amid protests in France. Her Instagram Story challenged the decision, posting: “Tell me how this makes sense???” The game is scheduled for October 25 at Stade de France. As of October 21, the NFL had not announced a change to its date or venue, and reports said preparations were continuing. The available reporting does not establish whether the game ultimately took place. The NFL said it was working with local authorities and partners on operational and security matters and providing the teams with regular updates. It also said there had been no disruption at league sites. Those assurances reflect the league’s account of its preparations; the reports did not independently assess security conditions or the risks to travelers. Saints executive Greg Bensel said the team agreed with the league’s statement and planned to play. He said team staff had been in France and had received daily security updates, with no disruption at team sites. NFL executive Peter O’Reilly was also reported to have said officials...