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NFL Week 17 Weather Conditions (Fantasy Football)

Here we are, championship weekend! If you made it, congratulations, and let’s get that trophy! Of course, the way Mother Nature works, this won’t be an easy weather weekend. There are a ton of impacts, that you’ll see down below, which will make your weekend roster decisions a challenge.

As this is the last weather article of the season, thank you for reading and the support throughout the year. I hope this article was of value to you and your team. See you all next season!

Saturday Games

Los Angeles Chargers @ New England Patriots

MEDIUM impact. There will be some rain, sitting around 40% currently, with light winds. Temps will be sitting in the low 40s. I’m not expecting significant rain, so I don’t think you bench anyone you’d normally start. Just keep an eye on pregame reports and be ready to flex.

Denver Broncos @ Cincinnati Bengals

LOW impact. Overall it’ll be a decent day in Cincinnati. There’s a small chance of rain (20%), winds will be light, and temperatures will be in the low 60s during the game. Start all your studs.

Early Afternoon Games

Indianapolis Colts @ New York Giants

MEDIUM impact. Another game with rain showers in the forecast, this time we’ve got a 50% chance of rain. Additionally, there will be some increased winds, with sustained speeds in the high single digits and gusts up to the low 20s. There may be some impacts on the deep passing game and field goals. I don’t think many people are running with Graham Gano or Matt Gay during championship week (if you are, you are a brave manager my friend) but if you are you may want to explore other options.

New York Jets @ Buffalo Bills

HIGH impact. It’s going to be a wet one in Buffalo. Rain is at 100% right now. Also, winds will be sustained in the low teens. At least temperatures will be in the low 50s so it won’t be too miserable. What does this mean for the game? Conditions like this tend to favor the running game more, so your James Cooks and your Breece Halls are locked in. You’re never benching Josh Allen but I’d lower expectations for the Bills’ wide receivers. Same with the Jets’ passing options (as the resident Davante Adams manager, I hate this too).

Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

MEDIUM impact. More rain? Sure. Why not. 60% chance of rain and some thunderstorms during game time. Winds are lighter, temps are in the upper 70s. I think it should be mostly “okay” but those rain showers, if they move over the stadium, will cause some issues. Just do a quick check before kickoff to make sure conditions are decent.

Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles

MEDIUM impact. Apologies if I sound like a broken record here, but rain is expected during game time. Sitting at a 70% chance now, so we’ll see some breaks but there will more than likely be rain. Wind gusts are also going to be an issue, up to 25 mph. With the rain, I expect both teams to rely more on the run game. So downgrade the pass-catchers and upgrade your running backs.

Tennessee Titans @ Jacksonville Jaguars

MEDIUM impact. You know it’s a bad weather weekend in December when Florida is feeling the impacts! More rain expected, 80% chance of rain with winds in the teens gusting to the low 20s. Temps will be in the mid-70s.

Late Afternoon Games

Miami Dolphins @ Cleveland Browns

HIGH impact. Another soggy mess. 100% chance of rain with winds in the low teens. Like the rest of the games, expect some impacts with ball control and the passing game. I still think you start your studs, but if you’ve got a flex option that’s playing in better conditions it may be worth the switch.

Sunday Night Game

Atlanta Falcons @ Washington Commanders

MEDIUM impact. Let’s wrap up this miserable Sunday with another rainy game. 90% chance of rain with winds high single digits and gusts to the high teens. Just like the rest of the games, the passing game will likely take a hit and your kickers will have some additional impacts.

Monday Night Game

Detroit Lions @ San Francisco 49ers

LOW impact. Finally, a nice game. Clear skies, light winds, and temps in the high 30s. Start your studs!

Weather is a dynamic thing and can change! Keep an eye on your local weather source leading up to kickoff to see if anything changes significantly. Good luck!

As we head into the final week of the NFL regular season, it’s important for fantasy football owners to be aware of the weather conditions that could impact their players’ performances. Weather can play a significant role in the outcome of games, affecting passing and kicking accuracy, as well as overall scoring opportunities.

Here’s a look at some of the key weather conditions to keep an eye on for Week 17:

1. Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets (MetLife Stadium): The forecast calls for cloudy skies with a chance of rain. Wind could also be a factor, so keep an eye on the game-time conditions before setting your lineups.

2. Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions (Ford Field): Indoor stadium, so weather won’t be a factor in this matchup.

3. Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos (Empower Field at Mile High): The forecast calls for cold temperatures and a chance of snow. This could impact passing and kicking accuracy, so be prepared for a potentially low-scoring game.

4. Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers (SoFi Stadium): Indoor stadium, so weather won’t be a factor in this matchup.

5. Seattle Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals (State Farm Stadium): Indoor stadium, so weather won’t be a factor in this matchup.

6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers (Bank of America Stadium): The forecast calls for cloudy skies with a chance of rain. Wind could also be a factor, so keep an eye on the game-time conditions before setting your lineups.

7. Washington Football Team vs. Philadelphia Eagles (Lincoln Financial Field): The forecast calls for cold temperatures and a chance of snow. This could impact passing and kicking accuracy, so be prepared for a potentially low-scoring game.

As always, be sure to check for any updates on weather conditions closer to game time, as forecasts can change quickly. Good luck to all fantasy football owners in Week 17!

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December 28, 2024

NFL Week 17 Fantasy Football Weather Report

If you’re reading this, you’re probably in the fantasy football championship in Week 17. Congratulations, happy holidays, and a very Happy New Year to you (hopefully, if you win). At this point, three games have already been played, but we still have 13 more to go. The purpose of this article is to help you make informed lineup decisions based on the weather forecast. Yes, in some cases, the weather can have a major impact on player production.

We will rely on the most accurate and up-to-date weather forecasts for each stadium from AccuWeather, a source that provides comprehensive weather maps. Factors such as temperature, precipitation, wind speed/direction, and visibility can play a crucial role in shaping game outcomes and statistics.

Our goal with this article is to assist you in making informed decisions for your fantasy teams and other betting activities, allowing you to capitalize on opportunities or navigate challenges posed by weather dynamics. Here is your comprehensive fantasy football weather report for Week 17 of the 2024 season.

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Dome Games (No Weather Impact)

Some games in Week 17 will benefit from being played in domed stadiums, where the weather won’t affect the outcome. These indoor venues provide a consistent environment.

Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams
Las Vegas Raiders at New Orleans Saints
Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings

Minimal Weather Impact

These outdoor games in Week 17 don’t appear to have very many weather concerns.

Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots (Saturday, 12/28 at 1:00 p.m. ET)

There’s a 40% chance of precipitation at Gillette Stadium during the Chargers and Patriots game. However, winds will be light (5-10 miles per hour (mph)) and temperatures will be above freezing. All in all, not a terrible forecast for December 28 in the Northeast.

That being said, there’s probably only one “must-start” guy in this game and that’s Chargers rookie wideout Ladd McConkey.

Denver Broncos at Cincinnati Bengals (Saturday, 12/28 at 4:30 p.m. ET)

It looks like rain is coming in Cincinnati, but it might hold off until after the Broncos and Bengals matchup at 4:30 p.m. ET. Currently, rain chances are around 20% at kickoff and go up to 50% closer to midnight. Winds aren’t expected to be much of an issue in this game, either, clocking in at 6 mph sustained with gusts up to 15 mph.

With a big over/under of 49.5, this game looks like it could turn into a good old-fashioned shootout. Bo Nix is firmly in the top-10 QB conversation for Championship Week 17.

New York Jets at Buffalo Bills (Sunday, 12/29 at 1:00 p.m. ET)

Rain is in the forecast in Buffalo on Sunday, but (for now) it looks like it might be in the morning ahead of kickoff. At least it’s not going to be frigid. High temperatures are expected to hit 52 degrees and winds aren’t expected to be much of a factor. They’re forecast to be sustained around 10 mph with gusts around 20 mph. Buffalo continues to put up points in droves and it probably won’t be any different Sunday against the Jets. It has an implied team total of 27.5 in this one.

Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Sunday, 12/29 at 1:00 p.m. ET)

Conditions look favorable for the Panthers vs. Buccaneers game on Sunday in Tampa, Fla. There’s a 50% chance of rain for the day, but that number reduces to just 25% during the game. Winds will be mild at just 9 mph sustained and temperatures will be in the mid-70s.

This game features the third-highest over/under (48.5) on the Week 17 slate. Fire up all of the offensive weapons in this one. Look for Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans to bounce back and have a field day in this one.

Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars (Sunday, 12/29 at 1:00 p.m. ET)

A very similar forecast is in store in Jacksonville, Fla., as it is in Tampa on Sunday. There’s a chance of rain (small) with sustained winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. It’ll be warm and overall pretty good weather conditions as two 3-12 teams face off in the race to the bottom (of the standings).

Even though both teams are probably hoping to lose, some guys could make an impact on your fantasy football team this weekend, including Brian Thomas Jr., Brenton Strange, Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears, Calvin Ridley, and Chig Okonkwo.

Atlanta Falcons at Washington Commanders (Sunday, 12/29 at 8:20 p.m. ET)

I’m keeping this game between the Falcons and Commanders in the “Minimal Weather Impact” section because it’s a night game. The rain and wind in the Northeast is expected to wrap up sometime in the late afternoon or early evening, so conditions could be clearing for this one.

As a result, there shouldn’t be too much of an impact on the game. Keep an eye on the forecast, though, as we get closer to game time.

Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers (Monday, 12/30 at 8:15 p.m. ET)

It’s going to be a picture-perfect Monday night in Santa Clara, Calif., when the 49ers play host to the Detroit Lions. This game features the highest over/under (50.5) on the slate with the Lions currently listed as 3.5-point favorites. This game has a shootout written all over it. Start them all! Jahmyr Gibbs, Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Jauan Jennings, George Kittle, Deebo Samuel Sr., Isaac Guerendo (hopefully), and Brock Purdy.

Severe Weather Impact

Let’s focus on matchups where weather conditions could substantially influence the game.

Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles (Sunday, 12/29 at 1:00 p.m. ET)

It looks like it’s going to be a soaker in The City of Brotherly Love on Sunday when the Eagles play host to the Dallas Cowboys. Temperatures will be in the low-to-mid 50s, but the forecast calls for over one inch of rain throughout the entire day.

Additionally, it appears the rain will be heaviest between noon and 4 p.m. Not only will it be rainy, but winds are forecast to be sustained around 14 mph with gusts reaching 30-32 mph.

The deep passing games and the kicking games will be affected in this one. The Eagles could also be without Jalen Hurts, so they’ll most likely be relying on Kenny Pickett. Neither Pickett nor Cooper Rush has the strongest of arms, so guys like A.J. Brown will need to rely on their yards-after-catch (YAC) ability in this one to sustain any meaningful production.

This is setting up to be a huge Saquon Barkley game.

Indianapolis Colts at New York Giants (Sunday, 12/29 at 1:00 p.m. ET)

It’ll be a similar forecast in East Rutherford, N.J., to Philadelphia on Sunday. Rain will be consistent throughout the game with winds sustained between 10 and 12 mph. Wind gusts are forecast to reach 30 mph in this one. It’s not “quite” as bad as it’ll be in Philadelphia, but still enough to have impacts on the passing and kicking games.

Just like in Philly, this could be a big game on the ground for the 7.5-point road favorite Colts. Expect Jonathan Taylor to follow up his massive Week 16 performance with another fine performance in Championship Week 17.

Miami Dolphins at Cleveland Browns (Sunday, 12/29 at 4:05 p.m. ET)

It’ll be a rainy day in Cleveland when the Browns play host to the Miami Dolphins. However, despite the rain, winds don’t appear to be too much of a factor. They’re forecast at just 8 mph with 18-20 mph gusts.

It won’t be a washout by any means, but the ball could be slick, which could impact the passing game a bit. However, the Dolphins with Tua Tagovailoa are very reliant on the short and underneath stuff, so you shouldn’t necessarily fade Jonnu Smith and Tyreek Hill in this one.

On the other side of the ball, don’t expect much from Dorian Thompson-Robinson and his pass-catchers on Sunday. It’s gearing up to be another heavy workload for Jerome Ford.

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As we head into the final week of the NFL regular season, fantasy football players need to pay close attention to the weather forecasts for each game. Weather can have a significant impact on player performance, so it’s important to know what to expect before setting your lineup. Here is the Week 17 Fantasy Football Weather Report:

– Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets: The forecast for this game calls for cold temperatures and possible snow showers. This could impact the passing game, so consider starting running backs over wide receivers in this matchup.

– Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions: It looks like it will be a cold and windy day in Green Bay, which could affect the passing game. Keep an eye on the weather leading up to kickoff and adjust your lineup accordingly.

– Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons: The weather in Atlanta is expected to be mild with no significant precipitation. This should be a good game for fantasy players, with ideal conditions for passing and scoring.

– New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins: There is a chance of rain in Miami for this game, which could make for slippery conditions on the field. Consider starting running backs and tight ends over wide receivers in this matchup.

– Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos: It will be cold and possibly snowy in Denver, which could impact the passing game. Make sure to check the weather updates leading up to kickoff and adjust your lineup accordingly.

Overall, it looks like weather could play a factor in several Week 17 matchups, so be sure to keep an eye on the forecasts and make any necessary adjustments to your fantasy lineup. Good luck to all fantasy football players in the final week of the regular season!

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December 28, 2024

Raheem Blackshear: Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups – Week 17 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Add if you own Chuba Hubbard

ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues

ANALYSIS: With Chuba Hubbard dealing with a knee injury and officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers, Raheem Blackshear is a potential add in some leagues heading into Week 17. However, fantasy managers should only add him if they currently roster Hubbard.

If Hubbard were to miss this week’s game, Blackshear would be in line for a bigger workload. With Jonathon Brooks (knee) out for the season and Miles Sanders (ankle) still on injured reserve, the 26-year-old running back would see the majority of carries out of the backfield for the Panthers on Sunday. In that case, he would be a potential flex play in 12-plus team leagues.

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But Blackshear isn’t really worth an add in most leagues right now. It sounds like Hubbard will be good enough to play in Week 17 after practicing in a limited fashion on Thursday and Friday.