It certainly sounds like the weather will play a factor in Sunday’s playoff game between the Buffalo Bills and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
As of now, the forecast at kickoff is calling for 25 mph sustained winds with gusts up to 52 mph.
The temperature will be around 23 degrees, but it’ll actually feel like 7 degrees due to the wind in Buffalo. As if that wasn’t bad enough, there’s a chance of light snow throughout this Wild Card matchup.
Fans watching Sunday’s game at home would probably love nothing more than to see snow falling down on the Bills and Steelers.
current forecast at kickoff in Buffalo:
25 mph sustained winds
52 mph gusts
23°, feels like 7°
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Both teams are used to playing in frigid conditions, so neither side will be out of their element this Sunday.
The Bills are currently 10-point favorites over the Steelers. The spread could change prior to kickoff, but it doesn’t seem like fans are confident in Mike Tomlin’s squad.
Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET on CBS. Jim Nantz and Tony Romo will be on the call.