NFL Week 9 Weather Report and Forecast - Breezy in Chicago
We’re taking a look at Week 9 NFL weather, and this week the weather likely plays a factor.
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 9 forecast changes, stay tuned to @KevinRothWx on Twitter or check my main NFL weather forecast page.
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NFL Week 9 Weather Report & Forecast
Sunday Main Slate – November 6th
Miami Dolphins at Chicago Bears – A bit on the breezy side, but the worst of the wind comes pregame, with winds tapering off throughout the game. On average winds in Chicago should be around 15mph sustained (a bit more at kickoff, a bit less in the 2nd half), with wind gusts around 25mph. It may have some impact on a deeper throw or long FG, but I don’t expect weather will play a significant role today.
Las Vegas Raiders at Jacksonville Jaguars – A chance for a spotty shower.
Los Angeles Rams at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – A chance for a spotty shower.
Sunday Night Football – November 6th
Tennessee Titans at Kansas City Chiefs – Perfect weather for Sunday Night Football in KC.
Monday Night Football – November 7th
Baltimore Ravens at New Orleans Saints – All is quiet in the dome!
Overall Week 9 Weather Forecast
When looking for an edge, I’m always trying to find high winds first, and rain second. In this case the only game with anything worth watching is in Chicago. With winds around 15mph sustained we could see some longer throws or kicks get blown off track, but most of the game should be played without any weather impacts. 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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