By Free Republic | Created at 2025-01-10 01:09:12 | Updated at 2025-01-15 05:53:47
5 days ago
NFL moves Vikings-Rams playoff matchup to Arizona
ESPN ^ | 01/09/2025 | Not disclosed
Posted on 01/09/2025 4:59:54 PM PST by vespa300
The NFL has moved Monday's wild-card playoff game between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams to Arizona, it announced Thursday night, saying the decision was made in the interest of public safety as wildfires continue to ravage Southern California.
The game was originally scheduled to take place at SoFi Stadium at 8 p.m. on Monday. It now will be played at State Farm Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals, at the same time Monday.
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TOPICS: Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS: rams; vikings
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Big break for Vikings if you ask me since they tend to suck when it counts.
1 posted on 01/09/2025 4:59:54 PM PST by vespa300
To: vespa300
Makes sense, with the uncertainty of the disaster in LA
To: Dilbert San Diego
It’s a big break for the Vikings who are the king of chokers.
3 posted on 01/09/2025 5:06:09 PM PST by vespa300
To: Dilbert San Diego
4 posted on 01/09/2025 5:07:47 PM PST by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)
To: vespa300
I don’t think it’s a public safety issue but more of a public relations issue. Playing a billion dollar football game while the city burns isn’t a good look.
5 posted on 01/09/2025 5:08:03 PM PST by monkeyshine (live and let live is dead)
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