Severe weather
Why was the Chiefs-Bills game delayed?
The Sunday Night Football matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills was delayed because of lightning in the area. The top matchup in the NFL in Week 5 produced some big highlights on offense in the first half as the Bills built a lead over the Chiefs. NFL fans will have to wait longer than expected for the second half though.
Why was the Buffalo Bills game delayed at halftime?
The Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs game was delayed at halftime on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, due to severe weather in the area of GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Fans were asked to clear the seating bowl with lightning in the area.
Why was the Kansas City Chiefs’second-half comeback delayed?
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – With the Kansas City Chiefs trailing the Buffalo Bills 24-13 at halftime, their attempt at a second-half comeback was delayed due to weather, with lighting in the vicinity of Arrowhead Stadium.
When was the last time a Chiefs game was impacted by weather?
The last time a Chiefs game was dramatically impacted by weather came in 2005 when the NFL moved a game at the Miami Dolphins from Sunday to Friday with Hurricane Wilma approaching southern Florida. The Las Vegas at Chargers game Monday from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, was delayed more than a half-hour due to lightning.
What was the locker room like for the Bills?
Teams were held in the locker room along with game officials. According to NBC, the Bills were saying that the locker room was hot so several players were going into the hall to get some air. The visiting locker room was a bit small and cramped. There was some complaining about the ratio of peanut butter to jelly.
Do the Bills get the ball back in the second half?
The Bills are set to get the ball back after the delay to start the second half. That’s a blessing for the Bills, too. It’s not like they are in the middle of a drive or even the middle of the quarter.
Do the Bills do the halftime stretch?
The #Bills are having their entire roster go through the halftime stretch routine that they usually do during pregame. They do not usually do this at halftime.