The league pivoted to its contingency plan after the deadly fires burned tens of thousands of acres around Los Angeles.
The Minnesota Vikings are considering a surprise move with quarterback Daniel Jones for the playoffs, it was revealed this week.
"Adding Daniel Jones just gives [the Vikings] more insurance behind Sam Darnold," Benjamin said. "You never should feel bad about adding quarterback insurance. Daniel Jones is a guy that, at 27, he's got over 70 career starts, if you throw in a couple of playoff games."
Minnesota missed the playoffs last season, and following the 2022 season, it was Jones that ended their run on Wild Card Weekend. His 301 yards and two touchdowns earned him a sizable payday and put the nail in the coffin for defensive coordinator Ed Donatell.
While the Arizona Cardinals season is over and won’t be hosting another home game until August, NFL football is set to be played at State Farm Stadium this weekend due to the wildfires in Southern California.
The Minnesota Vikings went to Detroit and unfortunately Lions fans were the worst thing that happened on Sunday night.
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The planned Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams Wild Card playoff game has been moved to Arizona amid the Los Angeles wildfires.
The NFL has made a decision and there will be a playoff game at State Farm Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals, of course, did not make the postseason, but their stadium will host the wild card playoff game between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams Monday night.
Rams beat Vikings 30-20 in Inglewood, Calif. on Oct. 24. Last week: Vikings lost to Detroit 31-9; Rams lost to Seattle 30-25. Vikings offense: overall (12), rush (T-19), pass (6), scoring (9). Vikings defense: overall (16),