NFL Weather Report and Forecast Week 1: Analyzing the Impact of Across Opening Weekend

The first NFL Sunday of the season has finally arrived, with 26 teams taking the field across 13 matchups in Week 1 of the 2025 campaign.

Beyond the intrigue of teams facing off for the first time this year, weather conditions could play a role in how some of these games unfold.

What Is the Fantasy Impact of the Week 5 NFL Weather?

Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns Weather

• Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. Sunday
• Expected Temperature: Mid 60s
• Showers: 2%, slight chance of rain showers
• Wind: 8 mph northwesterly

There are very few games impacted by weather in Week 1. Generally, that is the case. The Cleveland Browns often deal with weather issues, though. The forecast calls for the potential of a minor drizzle. That is unlikely to have a meaningful impact on performance. Fantasy managers should not downgrade any options as a result of a slight drizzle.

Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots Weather

• Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. Sunday
• Expected Temperature: Low 60s
• Showers: 23%, likely chance of rain showers
• Wind: 4 mph northwesterly

The Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots is the game most impacted by weather. It does seem likely there will be some rain during the game. It rained considerably before kickoff, which could result in a wet field. However, with no wind and the rain not believed to be significant, this should not sway lineup decisions for fantasy managers. Start Drake Maye, Brock Bowers, Ashton Jeanty, and TreVeyon Henderson as usual.

Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets Weather

• Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. Sunday
• Expected Temperature: High 60s
• Showers: 12%, slight chance of rain
• Wind: 3 mph northwesterly

It rained a bit before the game in New Jersey, but the sky is expected to be clear during the game. This one already projects to be a low-scoring, defensive contest. There is no need to make any decisions based on the weather.

New York Giants at Washington Commanders Weather

• Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. Sunday
• Expected Temperature: High 60s
• Showers: 8%, chance of rain
• Wind: 6 mph northwesterly

It’s a bit rainy on the East Coast, but an 8% chance is nothing to worry about. Fantasy managers should start all players in this game as normal.

Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars Weather

• Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. Sunday
• Expected Temperature: High 80s
• Showers: 32%, chance of thunderstorms
• Wind: 7 mph northeasterly

Thunderstorms are always concerning because it could result in a weather delay, as we saw in the season’s opening contest on Thursday night. However, the rain is not expected to be overly serious and fantasy managers should not downgrade any options. Perhaps maybe avoid kickers in this game if you must.

Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos Weather

• Kickoff: 4:05 p.m. Sunday
• Expected Temperature:  Mid 80s
• Showers: 33%, slight chance of thunderstorms
• Wind: 7 mph northwesterly

Much like the game above, thunderstorms are always concerning. Similarly, the rain is not expected to be overly serious and fantasy managers should not downgrade any options. Once again, you can avoid these teams’ kickers.

San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks Weather

• Kickoff: 4:05 p.m. Sunday
• Expected Temperature:  High 60s
• Showers: 14%, slight chance rain showers
• Wind: 6 mph southwesterly

It feels like there’s always some sort of rain or gloomy weather in Seattle. With just a 14% chance for a minor drizzle, don’t worry about it. Start all fantasy players as normal.

Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers Weather

• Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. Sunday
• Expected Temperature:  Mid 60s
• Showers: Clear
• Wind: 6 mph northwesterly

Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams Weather

• Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. Sunday
• Expected Temperature:  Low 80s
• Showers: Fog
• Wind: 7 mph southwesterly

Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills Weather

• Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. Sunday
• Expected Temperature:  High 50s
• Showers: 3%, slight chance rain
• Wind: 6 mph southwesterly

Dome Games

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons

• Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. Sunday

Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints

• Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. Sunday

Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts

• Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. Sunday