With the end of the season approaching, we also find the weather conditions deteriorating. While it would be fantastic to play every game under controlled conditions, that's obviously impossible.
Let's first run down weather-related items that can affect game play:
- Strong winds
- Heavy rain
- Fog
- Heavy snow
Obviously, strong wind can hurt a team's passing game. When the wind is below 15 MPH, there isn't much to worry about. Wind speed between 15 and 25 MPH starts to affect deep throws. Anything higher than 25 MPH will begin to make intermediate and short passes more difficult. The other three items listed above can hurt visibility.
Overall, however, don't go overboard on worrying about weather. If you are deciding between two similar player, take the good weather. If you are looking for an injury replacement or a one-week starter, take the good weather.
Now, let's look at the forecast for Week 12.
Indoor Games
New Orleans at Atlanta - Thursday at 8:25 pm Eastern on 11/21
Tampa Bay at Detroit - Sunday at 1:00 pm Eastern on 11/24
Jacksonville at Houston - Sunday at 1:00 pm Eastern on 11/24
Chicago at St. Louis - Sunday at 1:00 pm Eastern on 11/24
Indianapolis at Arizona - Sunday at 4:05 pm Eastern on 11/24
Good Conditions
Minnesota at Green Bay - Sunday at 1:00 pm Eastern on 11/24
- Quite cold at around 22 degrees
- An 8 percent chance of precipitation
- Wind from 7-8 MPH
San Diego at Kansas City - Sunday at 1:00 pm Eastern on 11/24
- Cold at around 29 degrees
- A 0 percent chance of precipitation
- Wind from 5-6 MPH
Tennessee at Oakland - Sunday at 4:05 pm Eastern on 11/24
- A comfortable 58 degrees
- A 0 percent chance of precipitation
- Wind from 2-4 MPH
Borderline Conditions
Carolina at Miami - Sunday at 1:00 pm Eastern on 11/24
- Almost balmy at around 78 degrees
- A 20 percent chance of rain
- Wind from 11-14 MPH
Dallas at NY Giants - Sunday at 4:25 pm Eastern on 11/24
- Cold at 31 degrees
- A 20 percent chance of snow
- Wind from 14-18 MPH
Denver at New England - Sunday at 9:30 pm Eastern on 11/24
- Cold at 25 degrees
- A 6 percent chance of precipitation
- Wind from 11-15 MPH
San Francisco at Washington - Monday at 8:40 pm Eastern on 11/25
- Cold at 35 degrees
- A 1 percent chance of sleet
- Wind from 4-6 MPH
Possibly Poor Conditions
NY Jets at Baltimore - Sunday at 1:00 pm Eastern on 11/24
- Cold at around 33 degrees
- A 10 percent chance of rain
- Wind from 15-20 MPH
Pittsburgh at Cleveland - Sunday at 1:00 pm Eastern on 11/24
- Cold at around 27 degrees
- A 50 percent chance of snow
- Wind from 13-17 MPH
Possibly Awful Conditions
None at the moment.
