NFL Weather Week 6: Rainy, windy forecast could affect fantasy start 'em, sit 'em decisions

Matt Lutovsky

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We've had two great weeks of weather around the NFL, but the Week 6 forecast is full of wind and rain throughout the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest. RotoGrinders' meteorologist Kevin Roth is here to help us break down all the key weather updates before fantasy football owners lock in their start 'em, sit 'em decisions.

Before we get into the Week 6 forecasts, here's a reminder that if you have any questions about sports weather or how weather could impact play (and, potentially, your fantasy, DFS, and gambling 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 even have 10-mph winds or a 20-percent chance of precipitation in the forecast.

WEEK 6 STANDARD RANKINGS:
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NFL weather forecast and updates Week 6

Forecasts courtesy of Kevin Roth at RotoGrinders

Broncos @ Chiefs. The NFL week kicks off with what looks like a windy and potentially rainy game in Kansas City. Winds will be in the 15-20-mph range and could gust up to 30 mph, and there's around a 50-percent chance of rain in the second half. That's not enough reason to bench Patrick Mahomes or Travis Kelce -- and you could use any of the wide receivers if you really need them -- but be careful with the kickers and give the Chiefs' D/ST a slight bump. (UPDATE: The latest forecasts suggest the rain will hold off until after the game.)

Vikings @ Bears. There's around a 50-percent chance of rain and winds in the 15-20-mph range (gusts up to 30 mph). That won't help either of these shaky passing games, but Justin Fields, DJ Moore, and T.J. Hockenson are still must-starts. Kirk Cousins, K.J. Osborn, Jordan Addison, and Cole Kmet are also in play given the matchups, but there's no need to take chances with the kickers.

Seahawks @ Bengals. Initial forecasts call for a 30-percent chance of rain and 15-mph winds (gusts to 25 mph). That won't help the offenses, but it's not prohibitive. Continue to monitor the forecasts to see if it gets worse before kickoff, but for now, you can stick with your usual starters. 

WEEK 6 PPR RANKINGS:
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers

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49ers @ Browns. Cleveland's notorious for its fall/winter weather, and we're about to get a taste of it this weekend. With a 70-percent chance of rain and 15-20-mph winds(gusts around 30 mph), we could see more running than usual. Unless the forecast gets even worse, we'd still play Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, and probably Brock Purdy, but everyone in Cleveland's passing game is riskier, especially with Deshaun Watson (shoulder) out again. There's also no need to take a chance with either kicker. 

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Panthers @ Dolphins. You're not going to bench any key components of the Dolphins' passing game, but with winds around 15 mph and a 40-50-percent chance of rain (including spotty heavy rain), conditions might not be ideal. Adam Thielen is also tough to sit, but there's no need to take a chance with the kickers or ancillary passing pieces. 

Lions @ Buccaneers. This game is unlikely to be affected by rain, but it could see wind gusts around 15-20 mph. Unless the forecast gets worse, stick with your usual starters. 

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Eagles @ Jets. There's a 35-percent chance of rain and 10-15-mph winds in store for this game. Those aren't enough reasons to bench any of your usual starters, but continue to watch the forecast ahead of kickoff. (Update: Rain looks much less likely now.)

Giants @ Bills. Cleveland is only rivaled by Buffalo in terms of bad weather, so it's no surprise that potentially rainy (50-plus-percent) and windy (10-15 mph) conditions are in store for Sunday night. New York's passing game is already devoid of viable options except for Darren Waller, so you don't have to worry too much there. Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs, and Gabriel Davis should all still be started, but as we keep saying, be careful with the kickers.

All of this is subject to change as we get closer to kickoff. You can follow meteorologist Kevin Roth on Twitter (@KevinRothWx) and check out the hourly NFL weather forecasts on RotoGrinders. For the best weather-related fantasy advice, take a look at WeatherEdge.

Matt Lutovsky

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Matt Lutovsky has been a writer and editor for The Sporting News since 2007, primarily writing about fantasy sports, betting, and gaming.