Weather Forecasts for NFL Wild Card Games: A Look at Conditions for All Six Matchups

• Freezing conditions are expected in Baltimore and Buffalo this weekend
• Very little (if any) snow is in the forecast for 2025 Wild Card weekend
• Below, see the weather forecast for all six NFL Wild Card games

As the bleak midwinter arrives, so too does the NFL’s Wild Card weekend. Weather is always top of mind for bettors at this time of year, and four of the six 2025 Wild Card games will take place in outdoor stadiums. The table below lists the forecasted conditions for all the Wild Card games, plus the current and opening game totals.

NFL Wild Card Weekend Weather Forecasts

The forecasts in the table above come from The Weather Network as of 2:38 pm ET, January 7th. The game totals are from BetMGM as of the same time. See SBD’s NFL odds page for the latest lines.

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Steelers vs Ravens Will Have Worst Weather Conditions on Wild Card Weekend

While it’s going to be cold in Buffalo and Philadelphia, the worst conditions this weekend figure to be in Baltimore for the third meeting of the season between the Steelers and Ravens on Saturday night (8 pm ET kickoff). Not only will temperatures be at or near freezing, there is also a 60% chance of rain/snow and the strongest winds of the weekend (up to 21 mph gusts).

This always figured to be a fairly run-heavy game, regardless, and that’s even more true looking at the forecast.

The Steelers/Ravens game total has already moved down 3.5 points since opening at 46.5. On Tuesday afternoon, BetMGM had the over/under at 43 flat.

The first meeting between the teams was an 18-16 defensive slugfest in Pittsburgh. The second was considerably higher-scoring, with the Ravens running away with a 34-17 victory in Baltimore on Dec. 21. The Ravens put up 418 total yards of offense, and only needed 207 passing yards from Lamar Jackson to get there. Baltimore rushed for 198 as a team, led by 162 from Derrick Henry.

Orchard Park Will Be Below Freezing for Broncos/Bills

The coldest temperatures of the weekend will be, to no one’s surprise, at Orchard Park in Buffalo for the Broncos/Bills game in the early Sunday window (1 pm ET kickoff). But the cold should be the only impediment to the offenses. There is only a 30% chance of precipitation, and if it does snow, it should be very minimal.

The wind is also expected to be basically nonexistent. The forecast is calling for 5-6 mph winds with gusts up to 14 mph, nothing that ought to hamper the passing games.

The odds movement for Wild Card weekend supports that assumption; the Broncos/Bills game total has actually increased half a point since opening at 46.5 last Sunday night. It’s the only total that’s gone up in the six Wild Card games.

Conditions at the Linc Looking Relatively Mild for Packers/Eagles

It’s going to be fairly cold in Philadelphia for Packers vs Eagles, but the temperature is forecast to be a touch above freezing (about 34° at kickoff) and there GB/PHI is the only game with a 0% chance of precipitation. On top of that, it also has the mildest wind conditions among the four outdoor games this weekend (just 5 mph with gusts up to 10 mph).

The Packers/Eagles game total has already come down from 47.5 to 45.5, but that won’t have anything to do with the forecast.

These teams combined for 64 points when they met in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in Week 1, a game that ended in a 34-29 Philadelphia victory.

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As the NFL playoffs kick off with the Wild Card round, weather conditions can play a significant role in the outcome of the games. With six matchups set to take place this weekend, let’s take a closer look at the weather forecasts for each game.

Indianapolis Colts vs. Buffalo Bills (Saturday, 1:05 PM ET)
The Colts will travel to Buffalo to take on the Bills in what is expected to be a cold and snowy game. The forecast calls for temperatures in the low 30s with a chance of snow showers throughout the game. This could impact both teams’ passing games and make for slippery field conditions.

Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks (Saturday, 4:40 PM ET)
The Rams will head to Seattle to face the Seahawks in what is expected to be a wet and windy game. The forecast calls for rain showers and gusty winds, which could make it difficult for both teams to throw the ball effectively. The field conditions may also be slick, leading to potential turnovers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Football Team (Saturday, 8:15 PM ET)
The Buccaneers will travel to Washington to take on the Football Team in what is expected to be a cold and windy game. The forecast calls for temperatures in the low 30s with gusty winds, which could impact the passing game for both teams. The field conditions may also be slick due to the cold weather.

Baltimore Ravens vs. Tennessee Titans (Sunday, 1:05 PM ET)
The Ravens will head to Tennessee to face the Titans in what is expected to be a cold and rainy game. The forecast calls for temperatures in the low 40s with rain showers throughout the game. This could impact both teams’ passing games and make for slippery field conditions.

Chicago Bears vs. New Orleans Saints (Sunday, 4:40 PM ET)
The Bears will travel to New Orleans to take on the Saints in what is expected to be a mild and partly cloudy game. The forecast calls for temperatures in the mid-50s with partly cloudy skies, which should make for good playing conditions for both teams.

Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (Sunday, 8:15 PM ET)
The Browns will head to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers in what is expected to be a cold and snowy game. The forecast calls for temperatures in the low 30s with a chance of snow showers throughout the game. This could impact both teams’ passing games and make for slippery field conditions.

In conclusion, weather conditions will play a significant role in this weekend’s NFL Wild Card matchups. Teams will need to adjust their game plans accordingly based on the forecasted conditions to give themselves the best chance of success. Fans can expect some exciting and unpredictable games as teams battle it out in less-than-ideal weather conditions.