NFL Week 1 Weather Updates: What Games Will be Impacted?

Sean Tomlinson - Betting Analyst at Covers.com
Sean Tomlinson • Betting Analyst 16+ years betting experience
Updated: Sep 10, 2026 , 03:23 PM ET • 4 min read

We're providing the latest NFL Week 1 weather updates and tracking the games that could be impacted the most.

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The blustery and at times frigid conditions of fall and winter aren't here yet, and most of the games highlighted in my NFL Week 1 weather updates will be played under the warmth of late-summer sun.

But whether it's a thunderstorm or intense heat and humidity, there are still challenges to deal with and factor into your NFL picks.

Latest NFL Week 1 weather updates

Updated at 2:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Sept. 10.

Here are the games that could face the most weather issues. See below for the full forecast across the entire slate.

  • Bears vs. Panthers: The blistering North Carolina heat will be felt by all, with the humidity making it seem like 94 degrees at times. Conditioning will be tested, especially late in the game.
  • Browns vs. Jaguars: We see a similar tale down in Florida, though the heavy air and humidity will bring the temperature even higher to 100 degrees. There's a chance of a thunderstorm or rain to break up the heat, but that of course comes with its own challenges.
  • Jets vs. Titans: The September heat in the South will lead to a whole lot of sweaty messes around the league, this time feeling like 94 degrees in Tennessee.
  • Broncos vs. Chiefs: The finale of Week 1 on Monday Night Football gets the highest chance of precipitation, meaning that Patrick Mahomes could need to cope with soggy and windy conditions during his likely first game back after a significant knee injury.
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NFL Week 1 weather forecasts

Here are the latest weather forecasts for Week 1, with all details taken for the time of kickoff.

Game Location Forecast
49ers 49ers vs Rams Rams Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia 55 degrees and feels like 53 with 3-mph winds (gusting to 9 mph), 81% humidity, 3% probability of precipitation
Bears Bears vs Panthers Panthers Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C. 88 degrees and feels like 94 with 3-mph winds (gusting to 5 mph), 69% humidity, 24% probability of precipitation with a slight chance of a thunderstorm
Ravens Ravens vs Colts Colts Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Ind. Dome
Falcons Falcons vs Steelers Steelers Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pa. 79 degrees and feels like 83 with 4-mph winds (gusting to 13 mph), 76% humidity, 31% probability of precipitation and a slight chance of a thunderstorm
Browns Browns vs Jaguars Jaguars TIAA Bank Field, Jacksonville, Fla. 88 degrees and feels like 100 with 4-mph winds (gusting to 7 mph), 70% humidity, and a 46% probability of precipitation in the form of showers or thunderstorms early on
Buccaneers Buccaneers vs Bengals Bengals Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio 83 degrees and feels like 89 with 2-mph winds (gusting to 5 mph), 70% humidity, 17% probability of precipitation
Jets Jets vs Titans Titans Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tenn. 88 degrees and feels like 98 with 2-mph winds (gusting to 7 mph), 66% humidity, and a 20% probability of precipitation with foggy patches early in the game
Saints Saints vs Lions Lions Ford Field, Detroit, Mich. Dome
Bills Bills vs Texans Texans NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas Dome
Cardinals Cardinals vs Chargers Chargers Sofi Stadium, Inglewood, Calif. Dome
Packers Packers vs Vikings Vikings U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minn. Dome
Dolphins Dolphins vs Raiders Raiders Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, Nev. Dome
Commanders Commanders vs Eagles Eagles Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pa. 82 degrees and feels like 68 with 5-mph winds (gusting to 11 mph), 64% humidity, 21% probability of precipitation
Cowboys Cowboys vs Giants Giants MetLife Stadium, Rutherford, N.J. 77 degrees with 6-mph winds (gusting to 9 mph), 74% humidity, 8% probability of precipitation
Broncos Broncos vs Chiefs Chiefs  Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Miss. 85 degrees and feels like 92 with 13-mph winds (gusting to 20-mph), 67% humidity, and 49% probability of precipitation in the form of a thunderstorm

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Sean Tomlinson has been navigating the sports media landscape since 2009, officially joining Sportsbook Review in 2021. Over the years, his commentary has been cited by major outlets such as The New York Times and Forbes, and he has regularly discussed his NFL insight as a guest on TSN 1050 and The Fan 590. An active bettor who places wagers on a daily basis, Sean spreads his action across several platforms, consistently favoring FanDuel and bet365 for their user-friendly interfaces. His primary handicapping focus centers on the NFL, MLB, and Formula 1, with a heavy emphasis on locating high-value prop opportunities. Sean maintains a keen interest in political prediction markets too, closely monitoring candidate odds throughout primary runs and general election cycles. He views sports betting as an interactive lens for deeper analysis, applying that exact philosophy to his editorial work. He holds a degree in media studies from the University of Guelph-Humber—a background that previously led to editorial roles at Bleacher Report and theScore.

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