Who would have thought that even NFL games can be cancelled due to weather? I never expected this when I heard the news that some NFL games had been cancelled in the past few years. It was so strange when I heard about this, that all the training, preseason, regular season, and all the game days could be cancelled due to weather.
It’s been said that the weather is a fickle friend, so I guess it’s to be expected. The weather doesn’t always cooperate. This is no more true as it is for the NFL games. Some games have been cancelled due to bad weather like storms, heavy rains, intense snow, and extreme heat. The safety of the players was the main concern for these games.
I remember when one game was scheduled on the same day as an impending thunderstorm. Even though the game had already started, it was eventually postponed halfway. The wind, lightning, and thunder was so intense that the lightning detection systems were tripped. The coaches and players were sent off the field and they had to wait in the locker rooms till the storm passed.
I also remember when the Bills had to play a game in the midst of an oncoming blizzard. The entire field was completely covered by snow. It seemed like an endless snowfall that was happening and a complete white-out was experienced on the field. The teams had to take a few offerings before the game was eventually cancelled.
These games can get cancelled due to many other reasons too like stadiums not being in a playable condition due to natural disasters, infectious diseases, and travel conditions that become unsafe. When a game is cancelled like this, a certain other game will be scheduled to make up for it. This is to ensure that the entire season remains balanced.
Most of us know that a game suspension or cancellation can also happen due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We all know that stadiums are off-limits, and people have to watch the game from their homes. Some of the games have been postponed to give enough time to sanitize and decontaminate the stadium.
Even though there have been a few storms causing an interruption in the play, they have been relatively light and welcomed by the players and fans alike. These are moments of nostalgia that will be remembered by all. I’m glad that the NFL updated its protocol to prioritize the safety and welfare of the players and the fans.