Fantasy Football: NFL Week 5 Weather Conditions
Kansas City looks a bit iffy and San Francisco will be breezy, but outside of that the weather looks fantastic for Week 5. Go forth and conquer.
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Jacksonville Jaguars at Kansas City Chiefs
1:00 PM ET
ARROWHEAD STADIUM
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
Temp: 63°
Precipitation: Light to Moderate Rain
Wind: 8 mph
Wind Gusts: 13 mph
Fantasy Impact: A lot of posts have been made about the weather, but it looks like much ado about nothing. The worst of the weather will come late morning to early afternoon and then pick up again at night. Expect to see some NFL morning shows getting shots of a drenched sideline reporter, who will mention thunderstorms in the area. The good news is, the worst of it should pass by the time the game kicks off although thunderstorms will be in the area and the field will be wet.
It won’t be ideal with rain expected throughout the game, but the weather won’t be bad enough to predictably alter the game. You might see some extra slips here and there depending on how much rain actually hits the field before and during the game, but it’s just not enough to get cute with benching normal starters.
This will be the toughest test for Patrick Mahomes. If he and the Kansas City’s offense struggle, it’s far more likely to be because of Jacksonville’s elite defense than the weather. If Blake Bortles struggles, it’s because he’s Blake Bortles. If you’re undecided between two players and one is in this game then, sure, skip on the guy in this game but don’t get cute. Play your normal starters. If you liked the opportunity for a player in DFS, then enjoy what will sure to be lowered ownership because of the weather.
Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns
1:00 PM ET
FIRSTENERGY STADIUM
CLEVELAND, OHIO
Temp: 73°
Precipitation: None
Wind: 7 mph
Wind Gusts: 7 mph
Fantasy Impact: None
Tennessee Titans at Buffalo Bills
1:00 PM ET
NEW ERA FIELD
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK
Temp: 66°
Precipitation: None
Wind: 6 mph
Wind Gusts: 8 mph
Fantasy Impact: None
New York Giants at Carolina Panthers
1:00 PM ET
BANK OF AMERICA STADIUM
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
Temp: 86°
Precipitation: None
Wind: 5 mph
Wind Gusts: 7 mph
Fantasy Impact: None
Denver Broncos at New York Jets
1:00 PM ET
METLIFE STADIUM
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY
Temp: 82°
Precipitation: None
Wind: 7 mph
Wind Gusts: 10 mph
Fantasy Impact: None
Atlanta Falcons at Pittsburgh Steelers
1:00 PM ET
HEINZ FIELD
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
Temp: 82°
Precipitation: None
Wind: 5 mph
Wind Gusts: 6 mph
Fantasy Impact: None
Miami Dolphins at Cincinnati Bengals
1:00 PM ET
PAUL BROWN STADIUM
CINCINNATI, OHIO
Temp: 86°
Precipitation: Light Rain Possible
Wind: 5 mph
Wind Gusts: 7 mph
Fantasy Impact: If there is any rain during this game, it will be very light and very late in the game. No fantasy impact.
Oakland Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers
4:05 PM ET
STUBHUB CENTER
CARSON, CALIFORNIA
Temp: 72°
Precipitation: None
Wind: 10 mph
Wind Gusts: 12 mph
Fantasy Impact: None
Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers
4:25 PM ET
LEVI’S STADIUM
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA
Temp: 81°
Precipitation: None
Wind: 13 mph
Wind Gusts: 21 mph
Fantasy Impact: None, but this game will be the windiest this weekend.
Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles
4:25 PM ET
LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
Temp: 82°
Precipitation: None
Wind: 6 mph
Wind Gusts: 9 mph
Fantasy Impact: None
Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks
4:25 PM ET
CENTURYLINK STADIUM
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Temp: 54°
Precipitation: Light Rain Possible Late
Wind: 3 mph
Wind Gusts: 6 mph
Fantasy Impact: None