NFL is hoping for a packed Super Bowl, but is preparing for an empty stadium

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“Well, we certainly have to prepare for that," said Jonathan Barker, head of live events and production for the NFL, while touring Super Bowl LV home Raymond James Stadium this morning in Tampa Bay. "Our hope is going to be to fill this stadium with fans. That’s our hope. But the smart thing to do is to prepare just in case. If we find ourselves on Feb. 7 where we’re in different scenario, we’re going to just make sure we’re ready for that.”