NFL fans had questions about Week 10 after a nationwide ground stop temporarily halted flights across the United States. The disruption raised concerns about travel for teams and broadcasters, but NFL RedZone host Scott Hanson offered a reassuring update: He expected to be ready for Sunday, and the games were likely to proceed as scheduled.
“Yes, I’m good to go for Sunday,” Hanson wrote on X. He added that, based on the information available to him, NFL games would likely go ahead as planned, while cautioning that the situation was somewhat unprecedented and that people should keep checking for updates.
NFL RedZone is scheduled to air Sunday, November 15, with Hanson hosting. His update suggests the program is expected to provide its usual coverage, provided no new developments change the plans. For now, however, the possibility of disruption has not been entirely ruled out.
## FAA ground stop temporarily halted flights
Flights across the country were temporarily stopped on Friday, November 13, 2026, after a technical problem affected the Federal Aviation Administration’s air traffic control system. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the system’s aging equipment could not handle the amount of data it received, leading to problems.
The temporary ground stop has since been lifted, and flights have resumed. Delays may still occur, however, so teams and travelers could continue to face uncertainty as they make their way to their destinations.
The disruption affected some sports teams and events. With the ground stop taking place on a Friday, when college football games are played, kickoff times for several matchups were changed. Those included Arizona State versus UCF and Baylor versus BYU. The Chicago Bulls also experienced a delay in their travel plans.
## NFL travel plans remained in focus
NFL teams typically travel on Saturdays before playing road games on Sunday. If the flight restrictions had continued, teams traveling long distances could have faced additional challenges. The Los Angeles Rams, for example, are scheduled to play the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, and making the trip could have been difficult if flights remained grounded.
The Rams have dealt with long-distance travel before. They lost to the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne earlier this year after arriving with little time to spare. Head coach Sean McVay said travel was not a factor in that loss.
The San Francisco 49ers also had travel plans to consider. They were scheduled to leave for Dallas at 1 p.m. PT on Saturday ahead of their Sunday game. When head coach Kyle Shanahan was asked about the team’s plans in light of the flight disruption, he said he had only just heard about the situation: “I didn’t know. I just first heard.”
A league spokesperson said it was too early to determine whether the NFL needed to address the issue, adding that the league could respond at the appropriate time if necessary. With the ground stop lifted, the immediate concern eased, though the possibility of travel delays remained.
## The NFL has adjusted schedules before
The league has changed its schedule in response to unexpected events in the past. In 1992, Hurricane Andrew led the NFL to move the New England Patriots’ game against the Miami Dolphins. Originally scheduled for September 6, the game was played on October 18.
In 1997, a game between the Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins was postponed until the following day because the Florida Marlins needed Pro Player Stadium for Game 7 of the World Series.
The September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001 prompted a broader schedule change. The NFL postponed all Week 2 games after the attacks and later scheduled them for January 6 and 7, 2002, at the end of the regular season. The original Week 3 schedule went ahead as planned.
For Week 10, Hanson’s update indicates that NFL RedZone and the games are expected to proceed on Sunday, November 15. With flights operating again, teams and broadcasters can continue preparing, although travelers should remain alert for further delays or announcements.
