Overview
- Forecasts call for kickoff around 32°F in Foxborough with wind chills near 23°F and breezes near 10–15 mph with gusts up to about 23 mph.
- The National Weather Service notes a chance of rain or snow before 10 p.m., with little or no accumulation expected.
- Some outlets expect most of the game to be dry apart from a possible early sprinkle as clouds decrease into the night.
- Conditions are expected to place a premium on ball security and may tilt strategy toward the ground game for both teams.
- Historical trends show dome teams are 1–14 in sub-40°F road playoff games over the last decade, including an 0–2 mark for the Chargers.