Week 14's NFL weather forecast has a few worrisome spots, and with the fantasy playoffs underway, fantasy football owners can't afford to botch any start 'em, sit 'em decisions because of weather. The Ravens-Bills and Giants-Eagles are the most worrisome spots because of potentially cold, wind, and rainy conditions, but will any be bad enough to cause you to sit normally reliable players.
Before we break down the Week 14 forecast, 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 on Twitter @KevinRothWx or check our 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.
WEEK 14 NON-PPR RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker
NFL Week 14 weather updates
Ravens @ Bills. This figures to be the windiest game of the week -- and likely the biggest weather worry. Temperatures will be around 40 degrees, but a 15-20-mph sustained wind with gusts over 30 mph will push "feels-like" temps closer to 30 degrees. The wind really is the primary concern and could be an issue for kicks and longer throws. Still, we are talking about a pair of athletic, mobile, and strong-armed quarterbacks, so even with an expected eight-percent decrease to passing and scoring, I wouldn't call this a "stay away" game (stats courtesy of WeatherEdge).
Bengals @ Browns. This will be another breezy game, but maybe just a tick less windy than in Buffalo. I'd expect sustained winds around 15 mph with gusts around 25 mph. That will have a slight impact to passing/kicking.
Redskins @ Packers. It's going to be cold, but not overly frigid or unusual for Green Bay standards. There's also a chance for showers/drizzle and some occasionally gusty winds. None of the individual factors are enough to recommend fading this game. It's not perfect, but it's not bad enough to worry about.
Giants @ Eagles. There's nothing like watching two bad teams play in bad weather on Monday Night Football. We're still a few days out here (and I'd recommend checking Twitter before kickoff -- @KevinRothWx), but this games presents the best chance of seeing heavy rain this week. With winds aro und 15 mph, it's a bump down for passing elements and a slight bump up to RBs.
WEEK 14 DFS LINEUPS:
DK Cash | DK GPP | FD Cash | FD GPP | Y! Cash | Y! GPP
As always, all forecasts are subject to change prior to kickoff. You can follow me on Twitter (@KevinRothWx), check out the hourly automated NFL weather forecasts on RotoGrinders, or take a look at WeatherEdge for updates. We've also added automated College Football Weather for those NCAA football fans looking for a little weather insight.