The NFC Wild Card playoff matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Rams is in jeopardy due to a massive wind storm and wildfires in the L.A. area. The NFL is closely monitoring the situation and will make a decision soon on whether the game can be played at SoFi Stadium.
The Minnesota Vikings are set to face the L.A. Rams next Monday night in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs . Mother Nature might have a say in that, and it could force the game to be moved. A massive wind storm hit the L.A. area early this week, with wildfires in the area making for dangerous conditions and creating poor air quality. NFL officials say the league 'continues to closely monitor developments in the area and will remain in contact with both clubs and the NFL PA.
'What we know: With the playoff game five days away, the NFL will need to make a decision soon on if the game can be played at SoFi Stadium, which is in Inglewood, Calif. Just 45 minutes northeast, there’s been an evacuation order for residences around the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena.It’s highly unlikely the game would be pushed back. The winner advances to the NFC Divisional Playoffs the following weekend.Why it matters: The Vikings went to L.A. in Week 8 and lost to the Rams 30-20 on Thursday Night Football. It was their second loss in five days, and they followed that with a nine-game win streak. The game ended with a bit of controversy, as the referees missed a blatant facemask on Sam Darnold in the end zone on a play that resulted in a safety.The Vikings are 14-3 and have lost to just two teams this season: The Lions twice and the Rams
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