A suspension of play due to weather conditions has affected Sunday’s Week 2 matchup between the Cleveland Browns and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Officials paused the matchup in the final period because of lightning in the vicinity. Before the stoppage, Cleveland held a narrow 23-19 lead with only two minutes remaining on the clock, though Tampa Bay was actively moving the ball deep in opponent territory.
Keep checking our live updates below to find out exactly when the matchup is scheduled to restart.
Live Coverage: Browns vs. Buccaneers Weather Postponement
LATEST UPDATE: According to Sara Walsh of the NFL Network, there won’t be any new announcements regarding a potential kickoff time until at least 6:15 p.m. Eastern Time. The delay persists…
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Although official word on a resumption time remains unavailable, local meteorological reports indicate that the suspension might persist until approximately 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
UPDATES CONCLUDED
As a safety measure, athletes from both squads have retreated to their locker rooms, and spectators are evacuating the seating areas.
This page will be refreshed as soon as additional details emerge.
Generally, pauses caused by lightning run for roughly 45 minutes, provided the weather conditions begin to clear up. We can only hope for a quick resolution here.
National Football League Protocols for Inclement Weather
If lightning flashes are detected within a ten-mile radius of the venue, the league is required to call a temporary halt to the action.
Prior to restarting the match, a full half-hour must pass without any further strikes in that designated zone. Once cleared, athletes will return to the turf for a brief warm-up session before the whistle blows again.
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Visitor |
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TV Details |
Venue |
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Carolina Panthers |
Atlanta Falcons |
1:00 PM ET, FOX |
Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
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New Orleans Saints |
Baltimore Ravens |
1:00 PM ET, CBS |
M&T Bank Stadium |
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Minnesota Vikings |
Chicago Bears |
1:00 PM ET, FOX |
Soldier Field |
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Cincinnati Bengals |
Houston Texans |
1:00 PM ET, CBS |
Reliant Stadium |
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Pittsburgh Steelers |
New England Patriots |
1:00 PM ET, CBS |
Gillette Stadium |
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Green Bay Packers |
New York Jets |
1:00 PM ET, FOX |
MetLife Stadium |
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Cleveland Browns |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
1:00 PM ET, CBS |
Raymond James Stadium |
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Philadelphia Eagles |
Tennessee Titans |
1:00 PM ET, FOX |
Nissan Stadium |
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Jacksonville Jaguars |
Denver Broncos |
4:05 PM ET, CBS |
Empower Field at Mile High |
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Las Vegas Raiders |
Los Angeles Chargers |
4:05 PM ET, CBS |
SoFi Stadium |
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Seattle Seahawks |
Arizona Cardinals |
4:25 PM ET, FOX |
State Farm Stadium |
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Washington Commanders |
Dallas Cowboys |
4:25 PM ET, FOX |
AT&T Stadium |
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Miami Dolphins |
San Francisco 49ers |
4:25 PM ET, FOX |
Levi’s Stadium |
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Indianapolis Colts |
Kansas City Chiefs |
8:20 PM ET, NBC |
Arrowhead Stadium |
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