NFL Week 17 weather report: Rain, snow and freezing temperatures could impact games

We have just two weeks left of the NFL regular season before we switch into playoff mode. In these last two weeks, teams in the playoff picture are fighting for top seeding, while those in the hunt are trying to extend their season.

A few games this week could be impacted by weather, with rain, snow and freezing temperatures predicted for multiple matchups.

Here is a look at the games that could be impacted (per weather.com):

Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
Weather forecast: Afternoon snow showers
Chance of precipitation at kickoff: 46 percent chance of snow
Temperature at kickoff: 34 degrees
Wind factor: 10-15 mph

Breakdown: Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke was limited in practice, so he is one to keep an eye on. The Bears are on the verge of a playoff elimination and the Falcons are as well, but in a tight race in the NFC South at 7-8, with the Buccaneers at 8-7 and the Saints at 7-8.

Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: Highmark Stadium, Buffalo, New York
Weather forecast: Cloudy with periods of light rain and snow later in the day
Chance of precipitation at kickoff: 70 percent chance of rain
Temperature at kickoff: 38 degrees
Wind factor: 5-10 mph

Breakdown: The Patriots playoff chances are gone, but the Bills still have a chance of winning the AFC East, so they need this divisional win.

Time: 4:05 p.m. ET
Location: Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
Weather forecast: Clouds early in the day, chance of rain throughout the day
Chance of precipitation at kickoff: 21 percent chance of rain
Temperature at kickoff: 49 degrees, low of 39 degrees
Wind factor: 2-4 mph

Breakdown: Mason Rudolph is expected to start at quarterback for the Steelers. The Seahawks would be the No. 7 seed if the season ended today, so they are looking to hang on to that playoff spot.  

Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
Location: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri 
Weather forecast: Partly…


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Author : Shanna McCarriston

Publish date : 2023-12-29 15:30:16

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