NFL Announces Backup Site For MN Vikings-LA Rams Playoff Game

The NFL announced Wednesday that it still plans to hold Monday's wild-card playoff game between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

However, with multiple wildfires threatening the Los Angeles area, the league has a contingency plan.

If a relocation becomes necessary, the game will instead take place Monday night at State Farm Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Arizona.

"The NFL's priority is the safety of the Los Angeles community," a statement from the NFL read. "We are grateful for the tireless efforts of the first responders. Our hearts are with Los Angeles and everyone affected by the fires."

"We will continue to closely monitor developments in the area and will remain in contact with public officials, both clubs and the NFLPA," the NFL added.

Since igniting on Tuesday, fast-moving fires in Los Angeles County have killed five people, burned more than 26,000 acres and prompted at least 70,000 evacuations, placing it among the most destructive blazes in the region's history.

The Rams' Inglewood stadium is located about 22 miles southeast of the fires.

Read more at Patch: 27K+ Acres Burned, 5 Dead: These Are The Fires Ravaging SoCa

Wild Card Weekend Schedule

Saturday, Jan. 11

• AFC No. 5 Los Angeles Chargers at AFC No. 4 Houston Texans, 3:30 p.m. CT (CBS)
• AFC No. 6 Pittsburgh Steelers at AFC No. 3 Baltimore Ravens, 7 p.m. CT (Prime Video)

Sunday, Jan. 12

• AFC No. 7 Denver Broncos at AFC No. 2 Buffalo Bills, Noon CT (CBS)
• NFC No. 7 Green Bay Packers at NFC No. 2 Philadelphia Eagles, 3:30 p.m. CT (FOX)
• NFC No. 6 Washington Commanders at NFC No. 3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 7 p.m. CT (NBC)

Monday, Jan. 13

• NFC No. 5 Minnesota Vikings at NFC No. 4 Los Angeles Rams, 7 p.m. CT (ABC/ESPN)

Playoff Seeding

AFC

1. Kansas City Chiefs (15-2) – AFC West Champion
2. Buffalo Bills (13-4) – AFC East Champion
3. Baltimore Ravens (12-5) – AFC North Champion
4. Houston Texans (10-7) – AFC South Champion
5. Los Angeles Chargers (11-6)
6. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7)
7. Denver Broncos (10-7)

NFC

1. Detroit Lions (15-2) – NFC North Champion
2. Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) – NFC East Champion
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-7) – NFC South Champion
4. Los Angeles Rams (10-7) – NFC West Champion
5. Minnesota Vikings (14-3)
6. Washington Commanders (12-5)
7. Green Bay Packers (11-6)