TAMPA — As Hurricane Irma continues to move west toward Cuba, the potential threat in South Florida could impact the Bucs' season opener against the Dolphins, scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday in Miami.
Bucs coach Dirk Koetter said the NFL is "working on multiple contingency plans, too numerous to mention," and based on the storm's current path, it's certainly possible the game would not be played when or even where it's scheduled.
The Bucs and Dolphins both have byes in Week 11. Could the game be moved to Nov. 19 in Miami?
Yes, and that move would eliminate any public safety risks associated with a game this weekend.