Rams-Panthers game includes threat of thunderstorms
NBC Sports••general
Key Points:
- The Rams-Panthers wild-card playoff game in Charlotte faces a potential thunderstorm threat on Saturday, risking delays before or during the game.
- The game is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. ET on Fox, with the Packers-Bears game streaming on Prime Video at 8:00 p.m. ET.
- The NFL has stated it can delay the Packers-Bears kickoff by 10 minutes if lightning delays the earlier Rams-Panthers game.
- A significant delay could result in both playoff games occurring simultaneously, causing broadcasting challenges, especially in Chicago and Milwaukee where the same Fox affiliate airs both games.
- Weather-related disruptions may lead to viewer frustration due to overlapping game coverage and scheduling adjustments.
