We have just four weeks left of the 2023 NFL regular season and games have never been more important for those teams fighting for a playoff spot or looking to clinch the bye. Once again, there are multiple games that could be impacted by weather. Rain is expected in multiple areas of the country on Sunday as well as Monday night, meaning not only will the weekend slate see precipitation, the Monday night game will as well.
Cleveland is one area experiencing rainfall today, with the Browns set to host the Bears.
When asked about the forecast, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said, "In 4yrs, I've learned you can't predict the weather, period. But you really can't predict it in Cleveland. And Cleveland Browns Stadium has its own climate. So we're prepared for anything."
Here is a look at the Week 15 games that could be affected (via weather.com):
Falcons at Panthers
When: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
Location: Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, North Carolina)
Weather forecast: Rain expected throughout the day
Chance of precipitation at kickoff: 100 percent chance of rain
Temperature at kickoff: 48 degrees
Wind factor: 10-20 mph
Breakdown: The Panthers are already eliminated from the playoffs, while the Falcons are in a tight NFC South race against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints, with all three standing at 6-7.
Bears at Browns
When: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
Location: FirstEnergy Stadium (Cleveland, Ohio)
Weather forecast: Rain continuing through 2 p.m.
Chance of precipitation at kickoff: 85 percent chance of rain
Temperature at kickoff: 47 degrees
Wind factor: 16 mph
Breakdown: Joe Flacco is officially the Browns quarterback and he is coming off a win against the Jaguars in which he had three touchdowns. Cleveland has had a revolving door of QBs this season and it seems the team finally found the one to stick for the remaining games.
GOOD MORNING from (where else?) Cleveland, where the weather can only be described as yucky — OR perfect football weather 😉 #CHIvsCLE pic.twitter.com/Z2RWNQEkrD
— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) December 17, 2023
Cowboys at Bills
When: Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET
Location: Highmark Stadium (Orchard Park, New York)
Weather forecast: Showers early, steady rain throughout the day
Chance of precipitation at kickoff: 88 percent chance of rain
Temperature at kickoff: 49 degrees
Wind factor: 9 mph
Breakdown: Both teams are coming off big wins, with the Bills defeating the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs last week and the Cowboys defeating the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles. At 7-6, the Bills need these final wins to get a playoff spot.
Eagles at Seahawks
When: Monday, 8:15 p.m.ET
Location: Lumen Field (Seattle, Washington)
Weather forecast: Periods of rain throughout the day
Chance of precipitation at kickoff: 78 percent chance of rain
Temperature at kickoff: 44 degrees
Wind factor: 7 mph
Breakdown: After dropping two straight, the Eagles need this game not only to get back on track, but to put them in a better position to win the division, which the Cowboys currently lead.
