Metrodome Roof Collapses

Metrodome officials are saying it is "unlikely" the facility would be ready for a game by Monday night. I will be updating this story as much as I can over at SB Nation New York. Keep checking over there for new information.

So much for my theory that Minnesota Vikings' officials were just trying to get an extra day of rest for Brett Favre's ailing shoulder. Turns out those concerns around the safety of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in the wake of Saturday's storm were well-founded......Read more

Metrodome Collapse Saves Brett Favre's Consecutive Games Streak

Metrodome Collapse Saves Brett Favre's Consecutive Games Streak:Because you can't have a football story without Brett Favre being involved -- ESPN's Ed Werder says that the Vikings quarterback texted him last night to say he would not have been able to play on Sunday morning had the game against the Giants gone on as regularly scheduled.

Conveniently, he has now been given at least 30 extra hours to make another "miraculous" recovery.

Favre has started in 297 consecutive games, more than any other player in NFL history......I take these lines from businessinsider.com

Metrodome Collapse Could Send Vikings Vs. Giants To Detroit's Ford Field

Metrodome Collapse Could Send Vikings Vs. Giants To Detroit's Ford Field:The collapse of the Metrodome's inflatable roof could force the NFL to move its Week 14 game between the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants to Detroit, according to Giants running back Brandon Jacobs.

Jacobs tweeted Sunday morning that Detroit is under consideration because the Giants didn't pack equipment necessary for cold-weather play. The University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium, an open-air field in Minneapolis, has been mentioned as a possible replacement, but with temperatures hovering around zero the teams would need to be prepared for cold weather....Read More