The NFL is poised to reschedule one wild-card round game due to ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County.
The Rams vs. Vikings game is scheduled for Monday at 8 p.m. at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, and as of Wednesday night, the NFL plans to play the game as scheduled, but there are contingency plans in place in case travel becomes necessary. are being taught. .
The changes include moving the game to Arizona.
“The NFL's priority is the safety of the Los Angeles community,” the statement read. “We thank the first responders for their tireless efforts. Our hearts go out to Los Angeles and everyone affected by the fires.
“We will continue to closely monitor developments in this area and remain in contact with government officials, both clubs and the NFLPA.”
This week, three fires – Pacific Palisades, Eaton and Hearst – wreaked havoc and destruction across the Los Angeles metropolitan area, killing at least five people and damaging thousands of buildings.
ESPN reported No Rams players were affected by the fire, and the Chargers (with whom they share SoFi but have a playoff game in Houston this week) tweaked their workouts on Wednesday, allowing players to spend more time outdoors. It has also been announced that restrictions have been imposed.
The Rams are scheduled to practice Thursday.
It's not yet clear whether they will practice at the Woodland Hills facility.
Star Rams receivers Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp echoed that sentiment as they thanked first responders on social media. Team account shared with X.
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“Thank you to everyone who responded first! God bless the families affected!” Nacua wrote.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the fire,” Kupp added. “Thank you to the firefighters, first responders and everyone else who did their best in unimaginable circumstances.”
The Chargers on Wednesday donated $200,000 in “targeted” funding for wildfire relief efforts to “the American Red Cross, the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, Team Rubicon, and pet rescue organizations caring for animals displaced by the fires.” Then he announced.
The team also urged fans planning to attend Saturday's playoff viewing party at the Hermosa Beach Pier to bring supplies to evacuation centers in Southern California.
