NFL Week 9: Winds could impact play in Cleveland; Recent rain raises concern of field conditions in Miami

By Katy Galimberti, AccuWeather staff writer

November 04, 2018, 11:37:36 AM EST

It's prime fall football weather across most of the country as NFL action reaches its ninth week.

While a gusty breeze may create issues for kickers in Cleveland on Sunday, there are concerns of the conditions of the field in Miami after heavy rain on Saturday night.

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) celebrates as he scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against Tennessee Titans at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Chiefs at Browns - Sunday, 1 p.m. EST

The Chiefs will make their way to Cleveland this week to take on the Browns.

While it will be a dry and partly sunny day, winds could make an impact on play.

Winds up to 20 mph will act as a crosswind at times, potentially causing issues for kickers and on some passing plays.

It will be a typical fall day with temperatures in the low to middle 50s.

Jets at Dolphins - Sunday, 1 p.m. EST

The Jets will clash with the Dolphins in an AFC East showdown.

A dry afternoon is expected in Miami for the game, but field conditions at Hard Rock Stadium are in question after the college game between Duke and Miami was played amid heavy rain on Saturday evening.

"The field is horrendous," texted one league source at the stadium on Saturday, according to ESPN.

The Miami International Airport recorded 1.37 inches of rain from a heavy thunderstorm on Saturday evening.

Sunday afternoon will be warm and humid with a mixture of clouds and sunshine. Temperatures will rise into the middle 80s with AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures soaring into the lower 90s for most of the game.

A breeze will occur at times, with some gusts up to 20 mph, which could add yardage onto kicks heading toward the western end zone.

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Chargers at Seahawks - Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST

The Seahawks will host the Chargers this week in an AFC-NFC battle.

Sunday will be a damp day around Seattle with a few showers, including during the game.

Fans will want to pack rain gear, and the rain may be enough to make the ball or field a bit slick at times.

Temperatures will hover in the mid-50s throughout the game.

Packers at Patriots - Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST

It will be a crisp, fall evening in Foxborough as the Patriots host the Packers on Sunday night.

Those tailgating before the prime-time game will experience temperatures in the low to middle 40s for most of the day; however, conditions will stay dry.

By kickoff, temperatures will fall to the upper 30s and continue to drop through the 30s during the game.

Fans should dress in warm layers.

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