As wildfires unfold throughout Southern California, the NFL introduced a contingency plan if it wanted to maneuver the wild card spherical between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams. The sport remains to be anticipated to be performed at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, however will transfer to Arizona if needed.
The NFL assertion reads: “We will proceed to intently monitor developments within the space and stay involved with public officers, each golf equipment and the NFLPA” concerning the standing of the sport.
Kickoff shall be Monday at 8pm ET on the house of the Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. If the league decides to maneuver the sport, it might be performed at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
The NFL thanked the tireless efforts of first responders who responded to Southern California working to contain several fires in the area. On Wednesday, greater than 100,000 folks had been underneath necessary evacuation as wildfires continued to develop. On the identical day, the NHL postponed the Los Angeles Kings’ house sport in opposition to the Calgary Flames.
The Rams and a number of other gamers additionally took to social media to supply their assist to the neighborhood.
The Chargers, who journey to face the Houston Texans on Saturday, pledged $200,000 for fire relief efforts.
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