A bar in Missouri was ripped after using jerseys of Lynch and former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick as doormats.
About 30 members of the San Francisco 49ers - who had not played since Sept. 21, prior to Trumps comments about the league and kneeling players during a speech in Alabama - took a knee for the anthem. Their teammates stood behind them with hands on kneeling players' shoulders and the other over their hearts.
In a statement, the team said in part: "It is important that we continue to emphasize that despite our different backgrounds and beliefs, we still love each other and are truly a brotherhood. Our gesture today was an intentional effort to demonstrate that. Make no mistake, we love this great country and have tremendous respect for our military and veterans who have sacrificed so much for our right to express ourselves freely. We passionately want what is best for this country and all its citizens."
Otherwise, the early games were marked by players who, for the most part, remained standing. The Los Angeles Rams linked arms and Robert Quinn raised a fist in protest. Members of the New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys stood, as did members of the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers. Several members of the Buffalo Bills took a knee.
Several members of the Cleveland Browns stood, with fists raised.
The Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints started things Sunday morning, with the Saints collectively taking a knee before their game in London, before rising and linking arms for the singing of the national anthem. Meanwhile, three members of the Dolphins, tight end Julius Thomas, safety Michael Thomas and wide receiver Kenny Stills, continued to kneel during the anthem, performed by Darius Rucker.
