FRISCO, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – The Dallas Cowboys are preparing for a game Thursday night, Dec. 2 unlike any other in the franchise's history.
At least nine players and coaches, including Head Coach Mike McCarthy, won't be in New Orleans because of COVID-19.
Some fans outside The Star in Frisco Wednesday evening said they worried about the team's chances against the Saints.
"Hopefully we will pull through," said Cowboys fan Ivan Olivares.
Cowboys fan Trell Taylor said, "Very worried. It's like if we don't have nobody then who's gonna play for us?"
The Cowboys will play a game in New Orleans Thursday night with Defensive Coordinator Dan Quinn filling in for Head Coach Mike McCarthy who will stay home as he recovers from COVID-19.
Eight other players and coaches are also battling the virus, which has some fans concerned that it will derail an otherwise promising season.