Welcome to the Weekly NFL Weather Report from Blitz Sports Media —your go-to guide for staying ahead in fantasy football. Each week, we dive into how unpredictable elements like rain, high winds, or extreme temperatures can shake up player performances, from hindering quarterbacks’ passing accuracy to boosting running backs’ ground games or complicating kickers’ field goals. Whether it’s an early Sunday slate or a prime-time matchup, we’ll highlight key timelines and schedules to help you anticipate these impacts without the guesswork. Arm yourself with this weather wisdom to make those crucial lineup tweaks and dominate your league!
Sunday Games
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Atlanta Falcons
All-time Series Record: Falcons lead the series 32-31-0.
Expected Forecast: As an indoor game with a retractable roof at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, expect controlled, climate-regulated conditions around 72°F with no external weather impacts, regardless of outdoor forecasts. The roof is likely to remain closed for this early afternoon contest.
Fantasy Impact: Weather should be mostly a non-factor due to the Falcons retractable stadium.
Cincinnati Bengals @ Cleveland Browns
All-time Series Record: Bengals lead the series 55-48-0.
Expected Forecast: Cleveland Browns Stadium is outdoor, with forecasted sunny skies, highs near 67°F around the 1 p.m. kickoff, light south winds at 5-8 mph, breezy with intervals of cloud and sunshine with a small risk of rain, creating ideal conditions with little to no game impact.
Fantasy Impact: Warm temperatures may favor passing offenses.
Miami Dolphins @ Indianapolis Colts
All-time Series Record: Dolphins lead the series 47-30-0.
Expected Forecast: Lucas Oil Stadium is an indoor venue, offering controlled conditions around 72°F with no weather-related impacts on play.
Fantasy Impact: Weather should be mostly a non-factor due to the Colts indoor venue.
Las Vegas Raiders @ New England Patriots
All-time Series Record: Patriots lead the series 20-17-0.
Expected Forecast: Gillette Stadium is outdoor, expecting mostly sunny skies with highs around 66°F for the 1 p.m. start, light north winds at 5-10 mph, and moderate precipitation risk, resulting in an overcast day of football.
Fantasy Impact: Mild New England weather should support a balanced offensive approach
Arizona Cardinals @ New Orleans Saints
All-time Series Record: Saints lead the series 17-16-0.
Expected Forecast: Caesars Superdome provides indoor, controlled conditions around 72°F, eliminating any weather influences on the contest.
Fantasy Impact: Weather should be mostly a non-factor due to Saints fixed dome.
Pittsburgh Steelers @ New York Jets
All-time Series Record: Steelers lead the series 21-7-0.
Expected Forecast: MetLife Stadium is outdoor, with sunny highs around 74 at 1 p.m., light winds, and early chances of rain, offering favorable conditions with no expected disruptions.
Fantasy Impact: The pleasant weather may enhance aerial plays.
New York Giants @ Washington Commanders
All-time Series Record: Giants lead the series 108-73-5.
Expected Forecast: Northwest Stadium is outdoor, forecasting partly cloudy skies with temperatures around 84-90°F for the 1 p.m. game, light winds, and increased cloudiness, showing a chance of scattered thunderstorms.
Fantasy Impact: Moderate humidity could slightly affect player endurance.
Carolina Panthers @ Jacksonville Jaguars
All-time Series Record: Carolina is tied with the Jaguars at 4-4-0.
Expected Forecast: At outdoor EverBank Stadium, anticipate warm temperatures near 86°F at 1 p.m., with a 10% chance of scattered showers, humidity around 80%, and northeast winds at 10-15 mph, potentially affecting deep passes if rain occurs briefly.
Fantasy Impact: High humidity could lead to fatigue for players in this Florida matchup.
Tennessee Titans @ Denver Broncos
All-time Series Record: Titans lead the series 25-18-1.
Expected Forecast: Empower Field at Mile High is outdoor, with partly cloudy conditions, highs near 80°F around the 2 p.m. local kickoff, a 20% chance of showers, and light north winds, potentially minimally affecting high-altitude kicks if windy. Denver’s thin air combined with warmth may challenge visiting players’ conditioning.
Fantasy Impact: Denver’s thin air combined with warmth may challenge visiting players’ conditioning.
San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks
All-time Series Record: Seattle lead the series 31-23-0.
Expected Forecast: Lumen Field is outdoor, expecting partly cloudy skies with temperatures around 75°F at 1 p.m. local time, light winds, and a higher rain risk (40-50%) as well as overcast skies later in the day.
Fantasy Impact: The wet Pacific Northwest weather should favor both teams’ preparation for this type of weather.
Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers
All-time Series Record: Packers lead the series 106-78-7.
Expected Forecast: Lambeau Field is outdoor, with sunny highs around 66°F for the 3:25 p.m. local start, light winds, and a 10% precipitation chance, posing minimal weather-related effects. Overcast chances increase as the day progresses.
Fantasy Impact: Mild early September conditions could lead to a high-scoring affair.
Houston Texans @ Los Angeles Rams
All-time Series Record: Rams lead the series 4-3-0.
Expected Forecast: SoFi Stadium offers indoor, controlled conditions around 72°F, ensuring no weather influences on the game.
Fantasy Impact: Weather should be mostly a non-factor due to Rams fixed roof stadium.
Baltimore Ravens @ Buffalo Bills
All-time Series Record: Ravens lead the series 7-6-0.
Expected Forecast: Highmark Stadium is outdoor, forecasting mixed sun and clouds with highs near 70°F cooling to the low 60s by the 8:20 p.m. kickoff, light winds, and low rain chance, with potential for cooler evening air slightly impacting grip on passes.
Fantasy Impact: The mild night should still allow for effective play.
Monday Game
Minnesota Vikings @ Chicago Bears
All-time Series Record: Vikings lead the series 68-58-2.
Expected Forecast: Soldier Field is outdoor, with temperatures around 75°F dropping to near 66°F by the 7:15 p.m. local start on Monday, light east winds at 8-10 mph, and low precipitation risk, likely having negligible effects on the primetime matchup.
Fantasy Impact: Comfortable conditions may support strong rushing performances.
