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Thursday’s Packers-Raiders matchup in Winnipeg, Manitoba, took place on an 80-yard field after the Raiders voiced concerns over patched goal-post holes in an end zone. The posts were moved from inside the end zone, where they’re regulation for the CFL and the league’s 110-yard fields, to outside the end zone to match the NFL style.

The rough-looking grass at Investors Group Field caused talk of calling off the game entirely, with the Packers threatening to not use their starters.

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In the end, the teams squared off, but not without some modifications. Green Bay did indeed sit 33 players, including offensive stars Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams, and the field was shortened by designating the end zones between the goal line and 10-yard markers, making it an 80-yard field.

The snafu was recognized by the NFL.

“Tonight’s game is being played on a reconfigured field,” the NFL said in a statement. “The field met the mandatory practices for the maintenance of surfaces for NFL games based on an inspection yesterday. Concerns arose today surrounding the area where the Blue Bombers’ goal posts were previously located. The 10-yard line will function as the goal line at this game. In lieu of kickoffs, the ball will be placed at the 15-yard line.”

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