Over the last few weeks, fans have been treated to a couple of “snow globe” games. While it’s fun to watch these games, games with heavy precipitation or wind can be devastating for the weekly fantasy value of receivers and non-rushing quarterbacks. Keeping an eye on games that may have inclement weather is crucial for fantasy managers.
Before we get into the Week 15 forecasts, here’s a reminder that if you have any questions about sports weather or how the weather could impact play (and potentially your fantasy, DFS, and sports betting decisions), don’t hesitate to reach out to RotoGrinders’ meteorologist Kevin Roth on Twitter (@KevinRothWx) or check out the hourly NFL weather forecasts on RotoGrinders. To take your game to the next level, subscribe to RotoGrinders’ exclusive WeatherEdge tool and see how different weather conditions have impacted historical scoring.
Note: If a game isn’t mentioned below, it’s because it doesn’t have 10+-mph winds, a 20+-percent chance of precipitation, or extreme temperatures in the forecast.
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Week 15 NFL weather forecast and updates
Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers
Per Kevin Roth: “Scattered light rain showers are possible, but it doesn’t look like a total washout.”
Cincinnati Bengals at Tennessee Titans
UPDATE: There may be some off-and-on rain, but nothing to serious. Wind gusts may reach 20 mph as well. Not the best weather, but nothing that should impact lineup decisions.
Per Kevin Roth: “Off and on showers could play a minor role here. Will need to be closer to kickoff to get a better feel for rain timing.”
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Kansas City Chiefs at Cleveland Browns
UPDATE: There will certainly be wind in this one, with sustained winds around 15 mph and gusts reaching 30 mph. Rainfall has proved difficult to project, but the expectation is that there will be light showers throughout the game.
Per Kevin Roth: ” A bit of rain, a bit of wind, but not a ton of either. Scattered showers look fairly likely, winds winds sustained around 15mph gusting to 25mph. Neither is a huge issue, but the combination of some wind and some rain is a slight bump down to the passing attack of both teams.”
Baltimore Ravens at New York Giants
No matter which way you look at it, this game is going to get ugly. The Ravens are favored by two touchdowns, and there is a 40 percent chance of rain in this one. If there is rainfall throughout the game, expect the Ravens and Giants to lean on their rushing attacks to a higher degree.
Dallas Cowboys at Carolina Panthers
After spending four of their last five games in Jerry’s World, the Cowboys will be traveling to Carolina to play in the elements. There’s a chance for showers during this NFC matchup with forecasts currently setting the probability at 40 percent. This could change, so check back for updates as the game draws closer.
Pittsburgh Steelers at Philadelphia Eagles
The battle for Pennsylvania could involve some precipitation; current forecasts set the chance of rain at 50 percent. The Steelers and Eagles are already two of the most run-heavy teams in the NFL, so they would have no problem turning to Najee Harris and Saquon Barkley in this one. Don’t be surprised if the rain turns this into a gritty matchup revolving around each team’s rushing attack and defense.
Green Bay Packers at Seattle Seahawks
Unsurprisingly, it could be rainy in Seattle this weekend. The Seahawks will host the Packers on Sunday Night Football and Kevin Roth expects there to be off-and-on rain throughout the game. While it may be raining, Roth expects the rain to be light.
