I appreciate that but still... I don't like it. Wins should be earned. Losses, okay maybe they can be assigned in these circumstances.
Imagine the Jets are playing the Patriots in the final week. The Patriots forfeit due to covid. The Jets lose the top draft pick and miss out on Trevor Lawrence. The Jets neither deserve that win nor want it.
Now imagine the Eagles are playing at Kansas City. KC forfeits. The Eagles are awarded a win in a game they were 9 point underdogs for. They win the division over the Cowboys by a half game.
Yuck. Cancel games? Sure. Adjust the standings due to missed games? No thanks.