Overview
- The Patriots and Raiders are scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 11, at Gillette Stadium, setting the fixed window meteorologists are trying to pin down.
- Most forecasts agree on mostly cloudy skies and temperatures in the low 60s for kickoff with only modest winds expected.
- Official guidance from the National Weather Service and a low 2% in‑game chance from NFL Weather place rain after the game, while an alternate forecast projects about a 50% chance of afternoon showers.
- If showers move in during the game, a wet football and slick footing could hamper snaps, catches and cuts, a concern specifically flagged for Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and the team’s ball security.
- Timing remains the central uncertainty because models differ on when the remnant low will produce rain, so teams and fans should check updated hourly forecasts before heading to the stadium.