Sean McVay: We operate with the “full expectation” we’re going to play at SoFi

The Rams are operating with the “full expectation” that the wild-card game against the Vikings will be played at SoFi Stadium on Monday night as scheduled, coach Sean McVay said Thursday. The NFL has designated State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona as the contingency plan for the game.

Smoke from the fires burning in and around Los Angeles was visible at the team’s training facility in Woodland Hills on Thursday.

“Obviously, our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by these fires,” McVay said via video from the team. “It’s one of those deals that almost doesn’t feel real, but it’s definitely real for the people that are affected. Praying that people are OK. You just see the amount of people that are affected .It’s one of those deals that gives you perspective.Hopefully you get the hang of it.

“It has been a unique week.”

McVay said some people in the building have been affected by power outages and recommended evacuations.

“And a couple of our employees had their homes affected,” he said, “but fortunately, as far as I know, no one was hurt and we’re grateful for that.”