NFL Week 8 Weather Conditions (Fantasy Football)
Week 7 was one of the best weeks we’ve had so far for weather. No game was really impacted, and we were able to see all the players we expected to score do just that! Looking at you, Tony Pollard—we all knew you had it in you! Unfortunately, this week won’t be entirely clean. As Guns N’ Roses said, “Nothing lasts forever, even cold November rain.”
What does the week ahead have in store for us? Find out below!
It’s football time, baby!
Sunday Early Afternoon Games
Baltimore Ravens @ Buffalo Bills
LOW impact. Expect partly cloudy skies, calm winds, and temperatures in the mid-60s throughout the game. Absolutely no concerns here; start all your players.
Tennessee Titans @ Cincinnati Bengals
LOW impact. There will be some isolated rain throughout the afternoon. However, it looks light and of minimal impact to the game. Mostly cloudy skies will persist with light and variable winds. Temperatures will be hovering in the low-70s. The weather won’t be perfect, but no need to bench anyone here.
Indianapolis Colts @ Jacksonville Jaguars
MEDIUM impact. It will be a damp day in Jacksonville on Sunday. Currently looking at a 50% chance of rain throughout the game, with some of that being moderate. In addition to the rain, the winds will also pick up, with sustained speeds in the upper teens and gusts to the mid-20s. With these types of conditions, I would expect impacts on the Kickers as well as the deep passing game.
Las Vegas Raiders @ New York Jets
LOW impact. Expect mostly sunny skies to persist throughout the day. Winds will be light, and temperatures will be in the low-60s. No issues here at all; start all your studs.
Cleveland Browns @ Pittsburgh Steelers
LOW impact. It will be a nice day in Pittsburgh for this game. Mostly cloudy skies, light winds, and temperatures in the upper 60s. Start all your usual players.
Atlanta Falcons @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
MEDIUM impact. Looks like Florida will be getting the worst of the weather this weekend. Expect rain and a potential thunderstorm (the game will face temporary delays if lightning is in the area). Winds will also be stronger, with sustained speeds in the low teens and gusts to the mid-20s. There will be a focus on the running game in these conditions and reduced target volume for the WRs.
Sunday Late Afternoon Games
Kansas City Chiefs @ Denver Broncos
LOW impact. It’ll be a great afternoon in Denver. Mostly cloudy skies, light winds, and temperatures in the low 60s. Start all your studs and watch the fantasy points roll in (hopefully).
New England Patriots @ Miami Dolphins
HIGH impact. Unfortunately, our streak of bad weather in Florida continues into the late afternoon games. Expect rain, heavy at times, along with some thunderstorms during the game. Sustained winds will be in the mid-teens with gusts into the mid-20s. Outside of the run game, I would look for alternatives for WRs, Kickers, and QBs.
Sunday Night Game
Philadelphia Eagles @ Washington Commanders
LOW impact. We will wrap up Sunday with a nice evening in the capital. Cloudy skies, temperatures in the mid-60s, and light winds. No issues to be found here.
Monday Night Game
Chicago Bears @ Seattle Seahawks
LOW impact. Wrapping up Week 8 in Seattle with a great night. Partly cloudy, with temperatures in the low-50s. Let’s bless this game with the “GOOD WEATHER GAME OF THE WEEK” award so the points can flow.
Best of luck to your team in the week ahead!