The NFL announced Wednesday the Miami Dolphins' season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has been moved to Nov. 19 because of Hurricane Irma.
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The game was originally scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium.
Week 11 was previously an open date for both clubs.
The NFL announced Tuesday that in the interest of public safety the game would not be played in South Florida this week.
The @NFL has announced that #TBvsMIA be played in Week 11 on Sunday, November 19.
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— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) September 6, 2017
