NFL lands on a decision for where the Rams will play their playoff game against the Vikings
The NFL has made a crucial decision regarding Monday night's matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Rams. Due to the wildfires, the league has moved the Wild Card game from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA to State Farm Stadium, the home of the Arizona Cardinals. "The decision was made in consultation with public […]
The NFL has made a crucial decision regarding Monday night's matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Rams.
Due to the wildfires, the league has moved the Wild Card game from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA to State Farm Stadium, the home of the Arizona Cardinals.
"The decision was made in consultation with public officials, the participating clubs and the NFLPA," the NFL wrote in a statement.
The game is still set to begin at 8 p.m. ET.
This came after the Rams sent players home early, canceling their media availability following practice on Thursday.
And Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips also expressed concern that same day about playing in Los Angeles.
"I just want to be really conscious of the image that that can portray. There are people that I know — a lot of players in the NFL retire or have homes in California or have ties to California, that whole area — and you just want to be really cautious of what's really going on outside of this. I understand. I think the [Los Angeles] Lakers canceled their game, and that is an actual indoor facility where [SoFi] Stadium isn't. Some people think it's a dome. It's not."
It's safe to say he probably wasn't the only one worried about having to play with everything going on.
So, the game will now take place in Arizona.
"Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. PT Friday morning through Seatgeek.com for Rams Season Ticket Members and Noon PT to the general public. More information on ticket sales will be provided as soon as possible," the NFL wrote.
