The NFL playoffs kick off this weekend with the various Wild Card Round games as 12 of 14 of the best teams in the league battle it out to see who gets to the next round. With that comes some caveats, however, and that is the weather. It is currently winter, so cold winds, snow and rain could ruin things not just for teams, but also for fans.
Up north, snow has been wreaking havoc, while down south, there has been a lot of rainfall as of late. So, how would this kind of weather affect the various Wild Card games this weekend?
What Is The Weather For This Weekend’ NFL Playoff Games (Wild Card Round)?
Weather Conditions for Los Angeles Rams at Carolina Panthers
The Southwest has been hit hard by continuous rainfall over the last few days, and this was felt during the recently-concluded Peach Bowl. The same can be said for Charlotte, North Carolina, as the Panthers host the LA Chargers at home for the first round.
There is a 43% chance of precipitation at around 4:30 PM EST, and the rainy weather is pretty much expected as the game goes on. Moderate winds are also expected, so it might affect passing and kicking games, with temperatures of up to 72 degrees, which is not too bad given the weather.
Weather Conditions for Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears
Chicago and Green Bay are infamous for their winter weather, but this time, the game is happening in Chicago with some moderate-to-strong winds that the Windy City is known for. It will be very cloudy with a 34% chance of precipitation i around gametime, and because this is in Chicago, it will be cold, around 33 degrees.
Weather Conditions for Buffalo Bills at Jacksonville Jaguars
The first of the Sunday games will happen in sunny Jacksonville instead of the cold and snowy city of Buffalo, so it will be warm and sunny at 65 degrees and just a 1% chance of precipitation, with some moderately breezy weather, perfect for football.
Weather Conditions for San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles
Sunday in Philly will have 42-degree weather with a 12% chance of precipitation with some moderate winds that may affect passes and kicks, so it should be okay.
Weather Conditions for LA Chargers at New England Patriots
The game will be quite cold at 32 degrees with a 19% chance of precipitation, and it will be a bit breezy, so the conditions are okay at best and may favor the Patriots more.
Weather Conditions for Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers
It will be cool and partly cloudy with a 2% chance of precipitation and a 35-degree temperature, and it will not be very breezy, so a good day for football.
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