Buffalo Bills vs Pittsburgh Steelers Playoff Game Rescheduled Due to Snowstorm

Buffalo, New York United States of America
The Buffalo Bills and the Pittsburgh Steelers playoff game has been rescheduled to Monday at 4:30 p.m. ET from Sunday at 1 p.m. ET due to an incoming snowstorm in the region where it was scheduled to take place.
Buffalo Bills vs Pittsburgh Steelers Playoff Game Rescheduled Due to Snowstorm

The Buffalo Bills and the Pittsburgh Steelers playoff game has been rescheduled to Monday at 4:30 p.m. ET from Sunday at 1 p.m. ET due to an incoming snowstorm in the region where it was scheduled to take place.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • It is not clear if there will be any other changes to the schedule or location of the game.

Sources

73%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Snowstorm forces Steelers-Bills playoff game to Monday

NBA Nuggets (Mar 7, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN Issue of the Site: NBA Issues Of The Site. This is a sample name for this site. Alaina Getzenberg Saturday, 13 January 2024 23:34
  • Unique Points
    • The Steelers-Bills playoff game has been rescheduled to Monday at 4:30 p.m. ET from Sunday at 1 p.m. ET due to an incoming snowstorm.
    • A winter storm warning is in effect for Buffalo and surrounding counties until 7 a.m. Monday with more than a foot of snow expected, potentially up to 3 feet.
  • Accuracy
    • 2-3 inches of snow are expected to fall during the storm, with forecasted temperatures of 24 degrees and winds up to 50 mph.
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in that it implies the decision to reschedule the game was made for safety reasons when in fact it was also due to extreme weather conditions. The author does not disclose any sources and uses sensationalism by stating 'the bull's-eye of the storm is predicted to hit midday Sunday afternoon right during the scheduled Buffalo Bills game'. This statement implies that playing the game would be dangerous, but no evidence is provided to support this claim.
    • The decision to reschedule was made for safety reasons
    • the bull's-eye of the storm is predicted to hit midday Sunday afternoon right during the scheduled Buffalo Bills game
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it quotes New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Erie County executive Mark Poloncarz without providing any context or evidence for their claims. Additionally, the article uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the snowstorm as a 'bull's-eye of the storm' that will be dangerous to travel in.
    • New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the Steelers-Bills playoff matchup is postponed because of an impending snowstorm.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
    Alaina Getzenberg has a conflict of interest on the topic of Buffalo Bills as she is an employee of ESPN which owns the NFL. She also has a personal relationship with Erie County executive Mark Poloncarz who may have influenced her coverage.
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
      Alaina Getzenberg has a conflict of interest on the topic of Buffalo Bills as she is an author for ESPN which covers NFL football. She also has a personal relationship with Erie County executive Mark Poloncarz who was mentioned in the article.

      55%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

      A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

      Steelers-Bills playoff game moved to Monday afternoon, New York governor announces

      Yahoo Sports Rhiannon Walker Saturday, 13 January 2024 23:37
      • Unique Points
        • The Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers wild-card playoff game will now be played Monday at 4:30 p.m. ET.
        • 2-3 inches of snow are expected to fall during the storm, with forecasted temperatures of 24 degrees and winds up to 50 mph.
        • The Bills sent out a message offering to pay fans who were willing to help shovel for the game on Friday.
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (30%)
        The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author states that Erie County issued a full travel ban beginning at 9 p.m. Saturday but fails to mention that it was lifted by Sunday morning.
        • > The Bills sent out a message to fans and citizens offering to pay those willing to come out and help shovel for the game.
      • Fallacies (85%)
        The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority when they quote New York Governor Kathy Hochul and AccuWeather's predictions about the weather conditions for the game. They also use inflammatory rhetoric by describing the previous playoff game between Buffalo and Pittsburgh as a 'record storm'. Additionally, there is a dichotomous depiction of snow in football games, with one being described as freezing and snowy while another is not.
        • The Bills (11-6) clinched the AFC East with a 21-14 win over the Miami Dolphins in the regular-season finale. They enter the postseason as the No. 2 seed in the AFC, and Steelers <the seventh seed> also made it to dance.
        • According to CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones,
        • The winner of this game will now play next Sunday, as opposed to Saturday,
      • Bias (75%)
        The article contains examples of ideological bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable by stating 'white supremacists online celebrated the reference to the racist and antisemitic conspiracy.' This is an example of religious bias.
        • According to CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones, the winner of this game will now play next Sunday, as opposed to Saturday, due to the schedule change. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable by stating 'white supremacists online celebrated the reference to the racist and antisemitic conspiracy.' This is an example of religious bias.
          • The article contains examples of ideological bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable by stating 'white supremacists online celebrated the reference to the racist and antisemitic conspiracy.' This is an example of religious bias.
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
            There are multiple examples of conflicts of interest in this article. The author has a personal relationship with the New York governor as she is quoted directly from an announcement made by the governor.
            • , New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Saturday afternoon.
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
              The author has conflicts of interest on the topics of Steelers-Bills playoff game and travel ban.

              56%

              The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
              (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

              A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

              Bring on the blizzards

              Washington Examiner Jeremiah Poff Friday, 12 January 2024 23:06
              • Unique Points
                • The Buffalo Bills and the Pittsburgh Steelers will play a football game at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, while a blizzard is set to hit the region.
                • Snow has petrified almost all of Iowa three days before voters are set to vote in their choice for president in the first-in-the-nation caucuses.
                • The weather promises to be bitterly cold with sub-zero temperatures on caucus day, despite no significant snowfall expected.
              • Accuracy
                No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
              • Deception (30%)
                The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that a massive blizzard will hit Buffalo at the same time as a playoff football game. This implies that the weather will be extreme and dangerous for both players and fans alike.
                • The article states 'a massive blizzard is set to hit the region' which is deceptive because it exaggerates the severity of the storm.
              • Fallacies (85%)
                The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers will take the field at Orchard Park in Buffalo, New York for a playoff football game on Sunday at the same time as a massive blizzard is set to hit the region. This implies that this event is significant because it has been scheduled and therefore must be important. However, there is no evidence presented to support this claim.
                • The Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers will take the field at Orchard Park in Buffalo, New York for a playoff football game on Sunday at the same time as a massive blizzard is set to hit the region.
              • Bias (75%)
                The author uses the phrase 'bring on the blizzards' in a positive way to describe extreme weather conditions that will occur during two major events. The use of this phrase implies that these events are important and should be celebrated despite the difficult circumstances.
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                  • I have no doubt that the Republican caucusgoers in Iowa won’t let frigid temperatures keep them from adding their voice to the Republican nominating contest.
                  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                    Jeremiah Poff has conflicts of interest on the topics of playoff football and blizzard. He is a member of the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), which represents NFL players in collective bargaining negotiations with team owners. This could compromise his ability to report objectively on issues related to playoffs, such as player safety or labor disputes.
                    • Jeremiah Poff is a member of the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA).
                      • The NFLPA represents NFL players in collective bargaining negotiations with team owners.
                      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                        Jeremiah Poff has conflicts of interest on the topics of playoff football and blizzard. He is a member of the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), which represents NFL players in collective bargaining negotiations with team owners. The NFLPA advocates for player rights, including fair compensation and working conditions. As such, Poff's coverage of playoff football may be influenced by his affiliation with the NFLPA.
                        • Jeremiah Poff is a member of the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA).
                          • The NFLPA advocates for player rights, including fair compensation and working conditions.