NFL Week 13 Weather Report and Forecast - A bit breezy in Chicago
As usual in my NFL weather forecasts, the main focus is to identify games with high winds or heavy rain. Of all possible weather variables, wind is the biggest detriment to offenses, with a 15+mph wind being impactful and anything over 20mph sustained becoming a major problem for passing and kicking. Rain is another important factor in scoring, in particular heavy rain, which makes it harder to both throw and catch a pass, as well as turnovers increasing across the board. Temperature rarely impacts scoring, so it will only be noted here in extreme cases, like late-season games with temps below freezing. You can use this to your advantage making your picks on DFS sites and sportsbooks.
It’s also worth noting that while winds are fairly predictable a few days out, trying to pinpoint rain over a stadium is difficult even a few hours ahead of a game. So for the very latest info as the NFL Week 13 forecast changes, stay tuned to @KevinRothWx on Twitter or check my main NFL weather forecast page.
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NFL Week 13 Weather Report & Forecast
Sunday Main Slate – December 4th
Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears – Chilly and a bit breezy. Temps in the 30s all game with a 10-15mph sustained wind and gusts around 25mph. That won’t impact every play, but it’s possible it could blow a deeper throw or long FG off target.
Miami Dolphins at San Francisco 49ers – A chance for rain, but the coverage by gametime looks minimal. Winds around 10mph, no major impacts.
Sunday Night Football – December 4th
Indianapolis Colts at Dallas Cowboys – Roof.
Monday Night Football – December 5th
New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Bucs – One of those nights that makes you wonder why we don’t all move to Florida… kickoff temp around 70 degrees with light winds.
Overall Week 13 Weather Forecast
When looking for an edge, I’m always trying to find high winds first, and rain/snow second. I think Chicago sees the most impactful weather of the week, with those winds gusting to 25mph, but I wouldn’t say it’s a “must-fade” spot by any means. All in all a fairly quiet week. As I mentioned earlier, it’s best to follow forecasts right up until kickoff, so stay tuned to @KevinRothWx for the latest.
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