DMIC Media talks Weather Impacting Super WildCard Weekend


DMIC Media talks Weather Impacting Super WildCard Weekend


In this episode, DMIC and I talk how weather will impact Super WildCard Weekend slate this weekend. Dennis explains how cold, windy weather can make it very miserable for the players. He also explains how a strong crosswind affects the game the most. This weekend, there are multiple games where weather will affect the outcomes. In the New England Patriots-Buffalo Bills game, the temperature will be around 10 degrees with a negative wind chill. Unlike most games in Western NY, wind is likely not going to impact this game, but fans and players will have brutally cold weather tomorrow night. In Sunday's afternoon tilt between the Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Bucs, the game is likely to see rain and strong wind. While temperature will not be a problem in Florida, the wind will alter the passing and kicking games. I also bring up how the Bucs rely on the passing game - meaning Philly's strong rushing attack could hang around this game. With Dennis being a Chiefs fan, we look at how Arrowhead Stadium's design allows wind to affect the game more than most outdoor venues. With some wind heading to KC on Sunday night, this stadium could be in line for a windy game. We then remember some of our most memorable weather games. Dennis remembers when the Miami Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys played a snowy Thanksgiving game in 1993. That game, Cowboys linemen Leon Lett could not recover a blocked field goal - giving Miami a win over the Cowboys. Dennis Also tells me how he was in Chicago for the infamous Fog Bowl between the Eagles and Chicago Bears. I bring up a famous 2017 snow game between the Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills where Frank Gore and LeSean McCoy rushed 68 times for 286 yards. Finally, we look at whether Bills quarterback Josh Allen can handle the frigid weather against the Patriots tomorrow night. While Allen has historically struggled in below-freezing temperatures, both of us are confident Allen will play well in Orchard Park tomorrow night. We also believe Allen's legs will be a bigger factor with the cold temperatures likely impacting Buffalo's passing attack. We also look at whether the Bengals can win their first playoff game in 31 years against the Las Vegas Raiders tomorrow night.