NFL Week 17 Weather Report and Forecast
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 17 forecast changes, stay tuned to @KevinRothWx on Twitter or check my main NFL weather forecast page.
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NFL Week 17 Weather Report & Forecast
Thursday Night Football – December 29th
Dallas Cowboys at Tennessee Titans – Not perfect, but certainly good enough. There’s a low chance of a stray light shower tonight, with winds sustained around 10mph and gusts up to 20mph. Neither the chance for a shower nor the relatively light winds should have any impact on play.
Sunday Main Slate – January 1st
Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots – Light winds with a lower-end chance for a shower.
New Orleans Saints at Philadelphia Eagles – Light winds with a chance for a shower, no real impact to play.
Sunday Night Football – January 1st
Pittsburg Steelers at Baltimore Ravens – Mild temps, light winds, dry.
Monday Night Football – January 2nd
Buffalo Bills at Cincinnati Bengals – One of the best games of the week gets maybe the worst weather of the week, but that doesn’t mean much since it’s such a quiet weather week. Just a chance for some scattered showers here, but with mild temps and light winds I don’t anticipate major impacts.
Overall Week 17 Weather Forecast
When looking for an edge, I’m always trying to find high winds first, and rain/snow second. It looks like we’ll avoid any wind issues this week, and just have a few games with a chance for a shower. 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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