The Wild Card matchup between the Buffalo Payments and Pittsburgh Steelers has been moved to Monday afternoon as a consequence of a winter storm that’s anticipated to affect the Buffalo space this weekend.
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement Saturday.
Followers look on as snow falls through the first half within the AFC Divisional Playoff sport between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Payments at Highmark Stadium on January 22, 2023, in Orchard Park, New York. (Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Photographs)
“I’ve been in communication with [NFL] commissioner Roger Goodell relating to the harmful situations in Buffalo this weekend,” Hochul posted to X.
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“In session with our emergency response groups, [Buffalo Bills] management, and the NFL, the Payments sport shall be postponed to 4:30 pm Monday.”
The sport, which shall be performed at Highmark Stadium, was initially scheduled to kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday.
Hochul additionally introduced a full journey ban in Erie County beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET Saturday night time.
Followers cheer as snow falls through the first half within the AFC Divisional Playoff sport between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Payments at Highmark Stadium on January 22, 2023, in Orchard Park, New York. (Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Photographs)
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“Attributable to public security issues in gentle of the continuing climate emergency in western New York, Sunday’s Steelers-Payments sport has been rescheduled to Monday at 4:30 p.m. ET and shall be televised by CBS,” the NFL mentioned in a press launch.
“The choice to maneuver the sport to Monday was made in session with New York Governor Kathy Hochul in one of the best curiosity of public security, and with the Buffalo Payments and the Pittsburgh Steelers, because the area prepares for the storm.”
The Buffalo space is in a winter storm warning, with “new snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches potential” Saturday night time, in keeping with the Nationwide Climate Service.
The Payments enter the playoff winners of 5 straight video games, defeating the Miami Dolphins in Week 18 to win the AFC East.
Josh Allen, #17 of the Buffalo Payments, rushes through the second quarter towards the Miami Dolphins at Onerous Rock Stadium on January 7, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Megan Briggs/Getty Photographs)
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The Steelers are 10-7 and gained their final three video games of the common season.
The sport between Buffalo and Pittsburgh will now be the primary of two video games on Monday, because the Philadelphia Eagles play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 8:15 p.m. ET.
