Wildcard matchup between buffalo bills And the Pittsburgh Steelers game has been rescheduled to Monday afternoon due to a winter storm expected to impact the Buffalo area this weekend.
governor of new york Kathy Hochul It was announced on Saturday.
Fans watch as snow falls during the first half of the AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on January 22, 2023. (Timothy T. Ludwig/Getty Images)
“I was in touch [NFL] commissioner roger goodell Regarding the dangerous situation in Buffalo this weekend,” Hochul posted on X.
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“After consultation with the emergency response team, [Buffalo Bills] Leaders and the NFL announced that the Bills game will be postponed until Monday at 4:30 p.m. ”
The game, to be played at Highmark Stadium, was originally scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.
Governor Hochul also announced a complete travel ban in Erie County starting Saturday night at 9pm ET.
Fans cheer as snow falls during the first half of the AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on January 22, 2023. (Timothy T. Ludwig/Getty Images)
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“Due to the ongoing weather emergency in Western New York and due to public safety concerns, Sunday's game between the Steelers and Bills has been rescheduled for Monday at 4:30 p.m. ET,” the NFL said in a press release. It will be televised on CBS.”
“The decision to move the game to Monday was made in consultation with New York Governor Kathy Hochul, in the interest of public safety, and with the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers as the region prepares for the storm. ”
A winter storm warning is in effect for the Buffalo area, with “an additional 6 to 10 inches of snow possible” Saturday night, according to the National Weather Service.
The Bills defeated the Bills and won their fifth straight playoff game. miami dolphins Won the AFC East title in Week 18.
Buffalo Bills No. 17 Josh Allen rushes during the second quarter of a game against the Miami Dolphins on January 7, 2024 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
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The Steelers went 10-7 and won their final three games of the regular season.
The Buffalo-Pittsburgh game will be the first of two games for the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday. tampa bay buccaneers 8:15pm ET.
