Live Feed: Vikings vs. Rams – Potential Venue Change
Hey everyone, coming to you live with some interesting news surrounding the upcoming NFC Wild Card matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Rams.
Vikings Headed to LA, But Questions Remain: The Vikings, seeded No. 5, are scheduled for a Monday night showdown against the No. 4 Rams at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. This promises to be a thrilling way to end the Wild Card week!
Contingency Plan in Place: However, there’s a bit of a twist. Due to potential safety concerns related to ongoing issues in California, the NFL has a backup plan in place.
(Soundbite from Tom Pelissero, NFL Network):
“There is a contingency plan in place in case the Wild Card playoff game can’t be hosted by the Rams on Monday night. The NFL has contingency plans that would potentially move Monday night’s wild card game between the #Rams and #Vikings to Arizona.”
Arizona as Potential Host: This contingency plan would see the game relocated to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The NFL prioritizes the safety of the Los Angeles community, hence the reason for this alternative venue.
Waiting and Monitoring: While SoFi Stadium remains the current plan for Monday night, the league will continue to closely monitor the situation in California. The Vikings previously lost to the Rams at SoFi Stadium in Week 8, so a potential venue change could impact both home-field advantage and game flow.1
Flexibility Due to Scheduling: Thankfully, this Wild Card matchup is the last one scheduled. This flexibility allows fans more time to adjust and potentially still attend the game if the location shifts to Arizona.
14-3 Vikings on the Road?: It’s still surprising that the Vikings, boasting a stellar 14-3 record, need to travel at all for the Wild Card round. Having lost the division, the best they could secure was the No. 5 seed, resulting in this road trip to face the 10-7 Rams.
We’ll keep you updated on any further developments regarding the location of this crucial Wild Card matchup. Stay tuned!
