The NFL is still hoping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can play 'Sunday Night Football' at home against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4. The league has not moved the contest yet, but has a contingency plan depending on the severity of Hurricane Ian, according to Judy Battista of NFL.com.
Pregame activities occur in the Raymond James Stadium. The Texans defeated the Buccaneers 37-9 in an NFL game Sunday, November 13, 2011 in Tampa, Fla. The NFL is still hoping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can play"Sunday Night Football" at home against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4. The league has not moved the contest yet, but has a contingency plan depending on the severity of Hurricane Ian, according to Judy Battista of NFL.com.
If the league deems it unsafe to play the game in Florida, it would shift the contest to Minneapolis. The game will reportedly still be played Sunday night. NFL's Jeff Miller says there is no change to status of SNF in Tampa. NFL continues to monitor the situation, if venue change is needed, it would be played in Minneapolis on Sunday night.The Buccaneers are hoping the game will be played in Tampa Bay. But head coach Todd Bowles is making sure his team is prepared if the site moves.
Bowles said hopefully the game is in Tampa on Sunday, but they have to remain focused because "Nobody is going to feel sorry for us."
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