The Detroit Lions are enjoying a bye week, but the team's playoff run could be altered following an announcement from the NFL.

The NFL announced on Thursday, January 9, that “in the interest of public safety, Monday’s Vikings-Rams Wild Card game has been moved from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA to State Farm Stadium, the home of the Arizona Cardinals .”

In a rare but necessary move, the NFL announced Thursday night that it would relocate the wild-card playoff game between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California,

The planned Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams Wild Card playoff game has been moved to Arizona amid the Los Angeles wildfires.

The NFL relocated the Rams-Vikings wild card game to Arizona due to significant public safety concerns from the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County. The wildfires have caused major disruptions to multiple sports leagues and sporting events due to severe air quality and safety concerns.

Official lineups were announced Tuesday for the FireAid Los Angeles County wildfire relief concerts this month at two Inglewood venues.

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"We will continue to closely monitor developments in the area and will remain in contact with public officials, both clubs and the NFLPA ... contest from Southern California due to wildfires.

As fires rage in LA communities, the Los Angeles Rams explained why they are committed to their community even

Football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings will be played in Arizona amid the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Lakers coach JJ Redick, who lives in the Palisades, lost his home in the fires. On Tuesday, Redick said that his family had to evacuate their home due to the encroaching fire and smoke. Redick and the Lakers were not in Los Angeles at the time, but in Texas for a game against the Dallas Mavericks.

Although the Rams and Vikings are bitter rivals this weekend to open the playoffs, some things are bigger than football.