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
Jacksonville Jaguars @ Cincinnati Bengals
All-time Series Record: The Jacksonville Jaguars lead 13-12 (including playoffs). The series is closely contested, with the Jaguars winning three of the last five regular-season games.
Expected Forecast: Temperatures around 83°F, mostly sunny with 10% chance of precipitation, winds 8-12 mph from the southwest, humidity 55%. No severe risks. Conditions could shift slightly with afternoon heating, but low impact expected.
Fantasy Impact: Favorable conditions for passing games so no adjustments needed for QBs or WRs. Blitz classifies this as minimal weather impact, favoring air attacks over ground games.
New York Giants @ Dallas Cowboys
All-time Series Record: The Dallas Cowboys lead 77-47-2 (including 1 playoff game, where the Giants won). The Cowboys have won 7 of the last 10 regular-season meetings, showing recent dominance in the rivalry.
Expected Forecast: Roof status not officially announced as of September 14, but expected to be open given clear skies and mild conditions (89°F high, 5% precipitation chance, winds 5-8 mph from the south, humidity 50%). If closed, indoor environment. No severe risks.
Fantasy Impact: If roof open, negligible impact with calm winds—favor deep passes for WRs like CeeDee Lamb. If closed, standard indoor play. Blitz experts recommend no sits due to low weather risk
Chicago Bears @ Detroit Lions
All-time Series Record: The Chicago Bears lead 105-80-5 (including playoffs). The Bears have a strong historical edge in this divisional rivalry, though the Lions won the last two encounters.
Expected Forecast: Indoor/Controlled Environment – No weather impact.
Fantasy Impact: Dome favors passing so start QBs like Jared Goff and WRs without hesitation. Blitz Week 2 analysis highlights boosted production for aerial attacks in controlled settings.
Los Angeles Rams @ Tennessee Titans
All-time Series Record: The Los Angeles Rams lead 8-6 (including 1 playoff game). The Rams have won the last three regular-season matchups.
Expected Forecast: Temperatures near 85°F, partly cloudy, 15% chance of precipitation, winds 10 mph from the southeast, humidity 60%. Low risk of thunderstorms.
Fantasy Impact: Mild conditions support balanced offenses; no major adjustments. Blitz notes minimal impact, but slight wind could favor possession receivers over deep threats.
New England Patriots @ Miami Dolphins
All-time Series Record: The Miami Dolphins lead 64-55 (including 3 playoff games, where Patriots lead 2-1). The Dolphins have won 4 of the last 6 regular-season games.
Expected Forecast: High of 89°F, humid (70%), 40% chance of scattered showers or thunderstorms during game time, winds 12-15 mph from the east. Possible brief delays; monitor for updates.
Fantasy Impact: Rain/wind could reduce passing accuracy who favor mobile QBs (e.g., Tua Tagovailoa) and RBs for ground games on potentially wet fields. Avoid finesse WRs and prioritize possession types like Tyreek Hill in short routes. Bench deep-ball dependent players if showers intensify. Blitz recommends monitoring for start/sit on kickers due to wind.
San Francisco 49ers @ New Orleans Saints
All-time Series Record: The San Francisco 49ers lead 52-27 (including 1 playoff game). The 49ers have won 6 of the last 8 regular-season meetings.
Expected Forecast: Indoor/Controlled Environment – No weather impact.
Fantasy Impact: Ideal for passing; boost WRs big time with TE George Kittle on IR. Blitz experts predict high-scoring potential with no weather variables.
Buffalo Bills @ New York Jets
All-time Series Record: The Buffalo Bills lead 71-58 (including 1 playoff game). The Bills have won 7 of the last 10 divisional clashes.
Expected Forecast: Temperatures 78°F, mostly sunny, <10% precipitation chance, winds 8-10 mph from the west, humidity 50%. No severe risks.
Fantasy Impact: Clear conditions favor Josh Allen’s mobility and deep passes; no adjustments. Blitz classifies as low impact, supporting standard lineups.
Seattle Seahawks @ Pittsburgh Steelers
All-time Series Record: The Pittsburgh Steelers lead 11-10 (including 1 playoff game). The series is even, with each team winning 5 of the last 10.
Expected Forecast: Around 75°F, partly cloudy, 20% chance of light rain, winds 10-12 mph from the northwest, humidity 55%. Low severe risk.
Fantasy Impact: Light rain/wind may slightly hinder passing; lean toward RBs like Kaleb Johnson on wet turf. Avoid high-risk kickers. Blitz notes moderate impact but no major sits.
Cleveland Browns @ Baltimore Ravens
All-time Series Record: The Baltimore Ravens lead 37-15 (no playoffs). The Ravens have won 8 straight regular-season games in the series.
Expected Forecast: 82°F, sunny intervals, 15% precipitation chance, winds 7-10 mph from the south, humidity 60%. Stable conditions.
Fantasy Impact: Favorable for Lamar Jackson’s rushing/passing; no weather-based adjustments. Blitz highlights run-heavy boosts in dry weather.
Denver Broncos @ Indianapolis Colts
All-time Series Record: Tied at 15-15 (including 3 playoff games). The teams have split the last 10 meetings evenly.
Expected Forecast: Roof confirmed closed for the game; Indoor/Controlled Environment – No weather impact.
Fantasy Impact: Controlled setting boosts passing; start QBs and WRs confidently. Blitz recommends no changes for dome play.
Carolina Panthers @ Arizona Cardinals
All-time Series Record: The Carolina Panthers lead 15-6 (including 3 playoff games). The Panthers have won 10 of the last 12 regular-season games.
Expected Forecast: Roof status not announced but expected open due to clear, hot conditions (95°F high, 0% precipitation, winds <5 mph, low humidity 30%). If closed, indoor. No risks.
Fantasy Impact: Heat if open could tire defenses late, favoring mobile players; minimal wind impact. Blitz suggests standard lineups with slight edge to RBs in warmth.
Philadelphia Eagles @ Kansas City Chiefs
All-time Series Record: Tied 6-6 (including 2 playoff games).
Expected Forecast: High of 91°F, partly cloudy with 30% chance of isolated thunderstorms in late afternoon, winds 10-15 mph from the south, humidity 50%. Possible brief delays; heat index near 100°F.
Fantasy Impact: Heat and potential storms could lead to sloppy play; favor ground games and mobile QBs like Jalen Hurts. Wind may affect kicking—target reliable FGs. Bench deep WRs if thunder develops. Blitz advises monitoring for sits on pass-heavy players.
Atlanta Falcons @ Minnesota Vikings
All-time Series Record: The Minnesota Vikings lead 22-12 (including 2 playoff games). The Vikings have won 4 of the last 6 regular-season matchups.
Expected Forecast: Indoor/Controlled Environment – No weather impact.
Fantasy Impact: Dome enhances passing volume; prioritize QBs like Michael Penix Jr. and possession WRs. Blitz notes high fantasy upside in controlled conditions.
Monday Game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Houston Texans
All-time Series Record: The Houston Texans lead the series 5-1 (regular season only; no playoff meetings). The Texans have won the last five encounters, including a 39-37 thriller in their most recent matchup on November 5, 2023, in Houston. The Buccaneers‘ lone victory came in 2002 (17-14).
Expected Forecast: Roof status not officially announced as of September 14, but expected to be closed based on team practices and forecasts treating it as a controlled environment; Indoor/Controlled Environment – No weather impact. If opened (possible given clear conditions), expect temperatures around 81-89°F at kickoff dropping to mid-80s, clear skies with 0% chance of precipitation, light winds of 7 mph from the southeast, and humidity around 60%. No severe weather risks anticipated, though conditions could shift with evening cooling.
Fantasy Impact: Treated as a dome game with no weather concerns, allowing for efficient passing and kicking—favor aerial attacks with QBs like C.J. Stroud and Baker Mayfield, plus WRs such as Nico Collins and Mike Evans. Balanced offenses thrive in controlled settings; no start/sit adjustments needed due to weather. Blitz Week 2 analysis highlights boosted production for possession receivers and TEs in this matchup.
Los Angeles Chargers @ Las Vegas Raiders
All-time Series Record: The Las Vegas Raiders lead 69-60-2 (including 1 playoff game). The Raiders have a slight edge in recent divisional games, winning 3 of the last 5.
Expected Forecast: Indoor/Controlled Environment – No weather impact.
Fantasy Impact: Standard dome play; boost passing stats for QBs and TEs. Blitz experts predict no weather-related adjustments for Monday.
