Inclement weather is often an underrated factor that can impact NFL offenses and their players' fantasy production. Rain and wind are the two most common factors that may affect outdoor games, but we've reached the point in the year where northern teams may be dealing with some snow.
Before we get into the Week 12 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 12 NFL weather forecast and updates
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns
Per Kevin Roth: "Thursday Night Football could bring some of the ugliest weather of Week 12. Temperatures are in the 30s with off and on bouts of a snow/rain mix. Despite what I’m seeing from some automated forecasts, I think winds stay manageable (10-15 mph sustained, gusts 20). The lighter winds means the passing game won’t be massively impacted, but we could still end up with a game that skews a bit more towards the run based on the precipitation alone."
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Giants
Per Kevin Roth: "Winds should come in sustained around 15mph, with gusts anywhere from 20-30mph. That won’t impact most plays, but a few deep throws or long kicks could get blown off target."
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Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks
Forecasts are currently calling for scattered showers in Seattle this week; the chance of rain currently sits at 45 percent. There is a chance that we see a change in the forecast as the week progresses, so check back in for updates as the game time approaches.
