Game Overview
Russell Wilson may not be playing in Sunday night’s game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys, but the night game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys has officially begun after an extended weather delay.
Delay Details
Originally set to start at 8:20 p.m., the start was delayed about 90 minutes as thunderstorms moved through downtown Pittsburgh just before kickoff.
Weather Impact
The game’s kickoff was postponed due to nearby lightning and rain, forcing fans to take shelter inside the team while the players returned to their locker rooms. Fans will have to be patient, as kickoff for “Sunday Night Football” has been postponed due to lightning delays from nearby storms.
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Weather Updates
By 9:17 p.m., the skies around Acrisure Stadium have cleared, allowing fans to return to their seats. The weather system affecting Pittsburgh appears to have moved past the stadium.
Storm Warning
According to Weather.com, a storm warning was issued for Pittsburgh. Chances of rain are forecast to peak at 9 p.m. ET, predicting “severe storms” over the region at that time, with an 89 percent chance.
Safety Measures
Fans were advised to take shelter in the concourse or the FedEx Great Hall, a space in the stadium that houses trophies and plaques, for safety during the storm.
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Steelers vs. Cowboys start time
The teams returned to the ground around 9:25 p.m. for a short practice, and the game officially began with Pittsburgh kicker Chris Boswell’s kickoff at 9:45 p.m.