The Minnesota Vikings may have to change their travel plans before facing the Green Bay Packers in Week 10, but the game is expected to go ahead as scheduled on Sunday, November 15.
On Friday, November 13, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop, halting flight departures until further notice. The disruption followed a telecommunications outage that raised safety concerns. A problem involving network routers reportedly spread across the country, while officials had not provided a firm timeline for when flights would resume by early Friday evening.
The ground stop has led to flight cancellations, with further disruption possible while the outage continues. Airports will also need to address logistical challenges before travel can return to normal. The effects could reach professional and college sports if teams are unable to travel as planned.
## Vikings Could Travel to Green Bay by Bus
If the Vikings cannot fly, they could travel by bus to Green Bay. The drive east on Interstate 94 takes roughly four to five hours, making the trip more manageable than some other routes scheduled for the weekend.
A change from air travel to a bus ride could still disrupt the team’s routine and affect players’ preparations. However, the relatively short distance between Minnesota and Green Bay gives the Vikings a practical alternative.
## Minnesota’s Week Has Already Been Unsettled
The Vikings are also adjusting to changes at quarterback. After Carson Wentz struggled against the Buffalo Bills on Monday night, Minnesota traded a third-round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders for Kirk Cousins the following day.
Head coach Kevin O’Connell announced that Cousins would start against the Packers, with the decision coming 48 hours before kickoff. With the team already adapting to a new quarterback, a change in travel plans could add another challenge as Minnesota prepares for Sunday’s game.
