NFL Week 6: Rams, Broncos to square off amid snowy conditions in Denver

By Katy Galimberti, AccuWeather staff writer

October 12, 2018, 8:15:41 AM EDT

It's the sixth week of the NFL season, and in the full swing of fall, weather is starting to have more of an impact.

Rain and chilly conditions will greet fans at several games this week with an early snow falling in Denver.

Take a look at the forecasts for week six games that could experience challenging weather for players and fans. 

New York Jets wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (16) catches a pass in front of Denver Broncos' Isaac Yiadom (41) for a touchdown as during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Bears at Dolphins - Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT

Chicago will travel south to take on Miami this week in an AFC-NFC showdown.

It will be a typical fall day in Miami with a mix of sun and clouds and the chance for some showers.

A thunderstorm in the afternoon could delay play. Should rain move over the area, the field will be slippery.

Tailgaters will enjoy temperatures in the mid-70s for most of the morning before the temperatures rise to near 90 F at kickoff.

With the added sunshine, the AccuWeather RealFeel® will rise into the middle to upper 90s throughout the game.

Steelers at Bengals - Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT

It will feel like a fall day in Cincinnati as the Bengals host the Steelers for a divisional rivalry game this week.

However, cloudy skies will bring periods of rain to the region, making for a wet day.

The field will be slippery and could lead to fumbles and impact the passing game.

Morning tailgaters should dress in layers as conditions will be chilly with temperatures in the mid-40s. By kickoff, the temperature will settle in the low 50s.

Light winds won't have an impact on the game.

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Rams at Broncos - Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT

Fans at Mile High Stadium might think it feels more like winter than fall this Sunday as the Rams travel east to take on the Broncos.

Rain will change to snow on Saturday night and continue into Sunday, ending in the late afternoon.

Up to 6 inches may fall throughout the storm with 1-2 inches accumulating during the afternoon. Fans should prepare for a slow drive to the stadium.

Light to moderate snow could fall during the game, making the field wet and slippery.

Temperatures will rise from the mid-20s in the morning to the upper 20s by kickoff.

Ravens at Titans - Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT

The Ravens will travel to Nashville this week to take on the Titans.

It will be a dreary day with plenty of clouds and periods of rain.

The field at Nissan Stadium will be wet, potentially affecting ball security and passing plays.

Temperatures will hover in the mid-50s for tailgating before rising to the low 60s at kickoff. Light wind gusts won't have an impact on play.

49ers at Packers - Monday, 8:15 p.m. EDT

It will be a chilly day in Green Bay on Monday as the 49ers take on the Packers for the Monday night showdown.

The high will hit near the 45-degree-Fahrenheit mark in the afternoon but fall to the upper 30s by kickoff.

The temperature will drop to near the freezing mark by the end of the game.

While it will be cold, skies will be dry with limited clouds.

Fans should dress in warm layers.