Last week’s weather offered a nice respite from the harsh elements that can affect fantasy football to start and make decisions this time of year, but not so lucky with the NFL’s Week 13 weather forecast. Wind, rain, and / or snow are expected for several league games, including the big Patriots-Bills showdown on Monday Night Football. Fortunately, Kevin Roth, RotoGrinders Meteorologist You are here to help us analyze the weather updates you need to know.
Before we get into the Week 13 predictions, here’s a reminder that if you have any questions about sports weather or how the weather might affect the game (and potentially your fantasy, DFS, and game decisions) don’t hesitate. to reach out to RotoGrinders Meteorologist Kevin Roth on Twitter (@KevinRothWx) or check out 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 the historical score.
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NFL Week 13 Weather Updates
Courtesy of Forecasts for Kevin Roth at RotoGrinders
Chargers @ Bengals. You will most likely see images of snow in Cincinnati on Sunday pregame shows, but once the game starts, you’re more likely to see cold rain, if at all. Conditions won’t be perfect, but they shouldn’t be that bad, assuming a Los Angeles team can handle them. For now, we are not recommending seating any key players.
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Cardinals @ Bears. With more than a 50 percent chance of rain and winds around 15 mph, conditions for Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins’ first game in a month are not optimal. That said, they can still be started, but Darnell Mooney’s outlook dims a bit with the forecast. (Update: there could be short downpours in this one.)
WEEK 13 STANDARD RATINGS:
Field marshal | Running backwards | Wide receiver | Tight end | D / ST | Kicker
Ravens at Steelers. It looks like the heaviest rain will fall after the game, but given the contentious nature of both aerial offenses, fantasy owners might want to steer clear of any player on the edge. Lamar Jackson, Diontae Johnson, Marquise Brown and Mark Andrews are still mandatory starts, but we’ll be watching this forecast to make sure it doesn’t get worse.
49ers at Seahawks. There is a chance there will be some light showers in this one, but unless the forecast changes and the precipitation seems stronger / steady, you shouldn’t be too concerned about the weather affecting your players.
WEEK 13 PPR RANKINGS:
Field marshal | Running backwards | Wide receiver | Tight end | D / ST | Kicker
Patriots @ Bills. It’s going to be cold … it might snow … and it’s going to be windy. Welcome to Monday Night Football in Buffalo in December. With winds around 20 mph and some potential snow, it’s reasonable to assume both passing infractions will slow down. Given the elite defenses involved, that could mean someone other than Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs and maybe Dawson Knox is off limits. That includes both kickers. We will update with the latest forecast closer to Sunday’s games.
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All of this is subject to change as we get closer to the start. You can follow meteorologist Kevin Roth on Twitter (@KevinRothWx) and check out hourly NFL weather forecasts on RotoGrinders. For the best weather-related fantasy tips, take a look at WeatherEdge.
