There was a dire warning for Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys fans Sunday night as a thunderstorm rolled through Acrizier Stadium, delaying kickoff.
Stadium officials posted a message on social media asking fans to evacuate as the storm moved through the area. NBC broadcasts showed lightning flashing across the sky.
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Spectators stand in heavy rain during a weather delay before an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
“Weather Update: Fans attending tonight's game, please shelter in the concourse and FedEx Great Hall,” the message read.
The game was scheduled to begin at 8:20 p.m. ET. The Steelers were about to be thrown in when NFL officials decided to postpone the start of the game.
Pittsburgh was trying to stop Dallas' offense. They entered the game trailing 3-1 against starting quarterback Justin Fields and an elite defense led by TJ Watt and Minkah Fitzpatrick.
A message appears on a large screen during a weather delay before the NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Jean J. Pasker)
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Fields was given the starting role in place of the injured Russell Wilson, and it turned out to be a surprise. He had 830 passing yards and three touchdown passes in the first four games of the season. He also has 145 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.
The Cowboys barely got past the New York Giants last week. Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb reunited as the wide receiver had seven catches for 98 yards and a touchdown.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields works out before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Jean J. Pasker)
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Dallas defeated Micah Parsons and Deuce Vaughn in this game. The Cowboys placed Brandin Cooks and DeMarcus Lawrence on injured reserve earlier this week.
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