{"id":2388316,"date":"2025-01-09T12:17:59","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T17:17:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nfl-announces-contingency-plan-to-move-playoff-game-due-to-wildfires\/"},"modified":"2025-01-09T12:19:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T17:19:11","slug":"nfl-announces-contingency-plan-to-move-playoff-game-due-to-wildfires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nfl-announces-contingency-plan-to-move-playoff-game-due-to-wildfires\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Announces Contingency Plan to Move Playoff Game Due to Wildfires"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnfl-announces-contingency-plan-to-move-playoff-game-due-to-wildfires%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2388316&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A series of wildfires in\u200b California may force the NFL to relocate a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tx-gov-greg-abbott-boycotting-major-league-baseball-over-georgia-wont-throw-rangers-opening-pitch\/\" title=\"TX Gov. Greg Abbott Boycotting Major League Baseball Over Georgia, Won\u2019t Throw Rangers\u2019 Opening Pitch\">playoff game<\/a> between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams, scheduled at SoFi Stadium. Although no official move has been made yet,the \u2063league \u200dhas identified State Farm Stadium in Glendale,Arizona,as a backup site. The NFL is prioritizing the safety of \u200bthe Los Angeles community and is closely monitoring the situation. The blazes have already caused important damage, destroying over 1,000\u200b structures and leading to several \u200bfatalities. Local \u2063teams, including the Rams,\u2064 have adjusted their <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">practice routines due<\/a> to\u200c air quality concerns. The league has contingency plans in\u2062 place\u200c to ensure the game proceeds if needed, as it has\u2063 done in past wildfire cases.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Raging California wildfires could force a Monday NFL playoff game to be relocated.<\/p>\n<p>The Minnesota Vikings are scheduled to play their Monday playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, a Los Angeles suburb.<\/p>\n<p>Although the NFL said it is not shifting the location yet, it has lined up a contingency plan in case the fires render SoFi stadium a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-says-gavin-newsoms-attempt-protect-essentially-worthless-fish-caused-fire-disaster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hazard<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, which serves as the home field for the Arizona Cardinals, has been picked as a back-up site, according to a statement on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/nfl-closely-monitoring-developments-los-angeles-fires-vikings-rams-playoff-game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NFL.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/la-residents-rage-absent-mayor-wildfires-cause-devastation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fires<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you to the firefighters, first responders, and everyone else doing their best in unfathomable circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Cooper Kupp (@CooperKupp) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CooperKupp\/status\/1877074720283119897?\">January 8, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The NFL&rsquo;s priority is the safety of the Los Angeles community,&rdquo; the statement read. &ldquo;We are grateful for the tireless efforts of the first responders. Our hearts are with Los Angeles and everyone affected by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/california-man-found-dead-hose-hand-uncontained-wildfires-spread\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fires<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We continue to prepare to play the Vikings-Rams game as scheduled Monday night at SoFi Stadium. As with all games, there are contingency plans in the event a change in location is needed. In this instance, the game would be played on Monday night at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ, if necessary,&rdquo; the statement said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We will continue to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/japan-announces-485-billion-economic-package-to-counter-rising-inflation\/\" title=\"Japan Announces 5 Billion Economic Package to Counter Rising Inflation\">closely monitor developments<\/a> in the area and will remain in contact with public officials,&rdquo; the NFL said.<\/p>\n<p>The Rams had an off day on Wednesday but are scheduled to resume practice Thursday, the team said, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/43336438\/nfl-monitoring-los-angeles-wildfires-ahead-vikings-rams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESPN<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Thinking of everyone affected by the fires in Los Angeles and across California, especially the families and friends of the victims. Please stay safe and take care. &#128591;&#127996; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/twoqWF5RXM\">pic.twitter.com\/twoqWF5RXM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Pau Gasol (@paugasol) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/paugasol\/status\/1877335181742207199?\">January 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>  The team said the fires have not yet had an impact on the players or other employees. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/espns-stephen-smith-attempts-make-nfl-coachs-firing-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rams<\/a> have their headquarters in Woodland Hills, 13 miles north of Pacific Palisades where the fires are raging and on the other side of the Santa Monica mountains.<\/p>\n<p>The Los Angles Chargers, who are preparing for Saturday&rsquo;s trip to Houston to play the Texans, said they altered the team&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/its-official-caitlin-clarks-critics-no-longer-have-a-leg-to-stand-on\/\" title=\"It&#039;s Official: Caitlin Clark&#039;s Critics No Longer Have a Leg to Stand on\">practice routine<\/a> to limit time the players spent outdoors.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">LA &#128153;<\/p>\n<p>join us in supporting our community &raquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bCAjrAmhxf\">https:\/\/t.co\/bCAjrAmhxf<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ev4BayFzsO\">pic.twitter.com\/Ev4BayFzsO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/chargers\/status\/1877109569035419679?\">January 8, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>ESPN noted that in 2003, a game between the Miami Dolphins and San Diego Chargers was relocated to Arizona due to wildfires.<\/p>\n<p>As noted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/live-updates\/california-windstorm-fuels-pacific-palisades-wildfire-as-residents-flee-live-updates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CBS<\/a>, five separate fires are burning.<\/p>\n<p>The Palisades Fire in Los Angeles has consumed about 17,000 acres and is not contained. L.A. County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone says more than 1,000 structures have been destroyed.<\/p>\n<p>The <span class=\"link\">Eaton Fire<\/span>, near Altadena in northern Los Angeles County has consumed about 10,600 acres and destroyed almost 1,000 structures, leaving five people dead.<\/p>\n<p>The <span class=\"link\">Sunset Fire<\/span> in the Hollywood Hills had burned through about 60 acres near the Hollywood Bowl and Hollywood Walk of Fame.<\/p>\n<p>The Hurst Fire is about 10 percent contained, as of Thursday morning, and has burned through 855 acres.<\/p>\n<p>The Lidia Fire is 40 percent contained and has consumed 348 acres.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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The Minnesota Vikings are set to face the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, a suburb of Los Angeles. While the NFL has not yet decided to change the venue, they have prepared a backup plan should the fires make SoFi Stadium unsafe. State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, home to the Arizona Cardinals, has been designated as an alternative location according to an announcement on NFL.com. <\/p>\n<p>Cooper Kupp expressed his support for those affected by the fires and gratitude towards first responders via Twitter on January 8, 2025. The NFL emphasized that ensuring community safety is their top priority and acknowledged the hard work of emergency personnel while expressing solidarity with those impacted by the wildfires.<\/p>\n<p>The league plans to proceed with scheduling for the Vikings-Rams game at SoFi Stadium but is ready to move it to State Farm Stadium if necessary. They will continue monitoring developments closely and maintain communication with local officials.<\/p>\n<p>The Rams reported that their players and staff have not yet been affected by the fires; their headquarters is located 13 miles from where flames are currently active across Santa Monica mountains. Meanwhile, LA Chargers adjusted their practice schedule ahead of their upcoming game against Houston Texans due to air quality concerns.<\/p>\n<p>Historically, games have been relocated due to similar circumstances; for instance, a matchup between Miami Dolphins and San Diego Chargers was moved to Arizona during wildfires in 2003.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, five separate fires are burning across California: The Palisades Fire has burned approximately 17,000 acres without containment; over 1,000 structures have been lost according to L.A. County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone. 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