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Over the last few weeks, fans have been treated to a couple of "snow globe" games.
While it's fun to watch these matchups, games with heavy precipitation or wind can be devastating for the weekly fantasy value of receivers and non-rushing quarterbacks. Keeping an eye on games that may have inclement weather is crucial for fantasy managers, especially during the fantasy playoffs.
Before we get into the Week 17 forecasts, here's a reminder that if you have any questions about sports weather or how the weather could impact play (and potentially your fantasy, DFS and sports betting decisions), don't hesitate to reach out to RotoGrinders' meteorologist Kevin Roth on X (@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 have 10-plus mph winds, a 20-plus percent chance of precipitation or extreme temperatures in the forecast.
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Week 17 NFL weather forecast and updates
Thursday: Seattle Seahawks at Chicago Bears
Thursday Night Football should involve some rain. Expect spotty showers with any rainfall staying relatively light. This could impact the game to some degree but should not affect any lineup decisions this week.
Saturday: Denver Broncos at Cincinnati Bengals
Things have the potential to get really ugly in Cincinnati on Saturday. It's nearly guaranteed to rain, the only question is just how heavily will it come down. Stay tuned for updates because this could be a complete washout.
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Sunday: Indianapolis Colts at New York Giants
Fans are likely going to be dealing with some scattered showers at MetLife Stadium. Forecasts currently place the chance of rain in the range of 70 percent, so some sort of rainfall is almost a guarantee.
As of now, Kevin Roth isn't particularly concerned with the severity of the weather in New York.
Sunday: Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars
Titans vs. Jaguars has a similar outlook to Colts vs. Giants; there will likely be rain (54 percent chance via forecast), but it is not expected to be heavy enough to completely erase the passing attack of either team.
Sunday: New York Jets at Buffalo Bills
It's supposed to be in the 50s in Buffalo on Sunday, so it will be raining as opposed to snowing. Unfortunately, Kevin Roth believes there could be some heavy rain which would likely lead to both teams taking on a run-heavy offensive approach.
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Sunday: Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
There's a chance for some scattered showers in Tampa Bay on Sunday. Current forecasts place the chance of rain at 40 percent and also project winds in the range of 10 mph.
Even though there may be rain, this should not impact any lineup decisions.
Sunday: Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles
There's a strong chance of rain (72 percent) in a game where we could see Cooper Rush square off with Kenny Pickett. Updates on the weather in Philadelphia will be provided as they become available, but Kevin Roth hasn't flagged this as a game of serious concern just yet.
Sunday: Miami Dolphins at Cleveland Browns
Much like the situation in Buffalo, it won't be cold enough in Cleveland for snow, but fans and players will almost certainly be dealing with some rainfall. The chance of rain currently sits at 74 percent and this is a game where both passing attacks could be hampered by the inclement weather.
Sunday: Atlanta Falcons at Washington Commanders
It's expected to be rainy and windy in Washington for Sunday Night Football. Kevin Roth has pegged this as a situation where heavy rain could impact each team's offensive approach.
It's early in the week, so forecasts could change, but fantasy managers should monitor this situation.
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