The NFL is monitoring the wildfires in California and has a contingency plan in place if the Los Angeles Rams' wild-card game against the Minnesota Vikings is affected.
A contingency plan has been put in place by the NFL as it continues monitoring the wildfires in California ahead of the Los Angeles Rams -Minnesota Vikings wild-card matchup Monday. The No. 4-seeded Rams are scheduled to host the No. 5 Vikings at SoFi Stadium, but as the wildfires rage in the area, there’s a strong chance the Inglewood venue won’t be used. The NFL released a statement saying it plans on having the Rams -Vikings play as scheduled Monday night at SoFi Stadium.
If the stadium can’t be used, the game will be moved to a different venue. State Farm Stadium, the home of the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, will be the backup location for the wild-card game, if necessary. 'The NFL’s priority is the safety of the Los Angeles community,' the league’s statement began. 'We are grateful for the tireless efforts of the first responders. Our hearts are with Los Angeles and everyone affected by the fires. 'We will continue to closely monitor developments in the area and will remain in contact with public officials, both clubs and the NFLPA.' NFL MONITORING LOS ANGELES WILDFIRES WITH RAMS SET TO HOST VIKINGS FOR WILD CARD ROUND The league issued a statement earlier Wednesday, which noted it was monitoring the situation. The Rams had a scheduled off day Wednesday, though the Los Angeles Chargers, who share SoFi Stadium and head to Houston for their own wild-card game Saturday, limited players’ time outside during practice due to poor air quality. As of Wednesday afternoon, the air quality index in Inglewood hit 281, according to ESPN. Air is considered unhealthy at 150 or higher. At least 70,000 people have been ordered to evacuate as three major fires burn from the Pacific coast to Pasadena. Officials say the number of evacuation orders continues to fluctuate as the fires rag
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