It's been a mostly tolerable fantasy football season from a weather standpoint, but with championships on the line in Week 17, it would be fitting if there was one more obstacle for owners to overcome. Fortunately, the NFL weather forecast looks pretty mild for this time of year outside of a little wind, rain, and possible snow. RotoGrinders' meteorologist Kevin Roth is back to help us break down all the key weather updates before fantasy owners lock in their start 'em, sit 'em decisions.
Before we get into the Week 17 forecasts, here's a reminder that if you have any questions about sports weather or how weather could impact play (and, potentially, your fantasy, DFS, and gambling decisions), don't hesitate to reach out to RotoGrinders' meteorologist Kevin Roth on Twitter (@KevinRothWx) or check out the hourly NFL weather forecasts on RotoGrinders. To take your game to the next level, subscribe to RotoGrinders' exclusive WeatherEdge tool and see how different weather conditions have impacted historical scoring.
Note: If a game isn't mentioned below, it's because it doesn't even have 10-mph winds or a 20-percent chance of precipitation in the forecast.
WEEK 17 FANTASY ADVICE:
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NFL weather forecast and updates Week 17
Forecasts courtesy of Kevin Roth at RotoGrinders
Falcons @ Bears. There's a chance for some light snow here, and with sustained winds around 10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph, this one could get a little ugly. Justin Fields and DJ Moore are still must-starts, while guys like Drake London and Kyle Pitts are still in play unless the forecast worsens.
WEEK 17 STANDARD RANKINGS:
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
Patriots @ Bills. The winds will be mild, but there could be some light rain or snow, depending on how cold it gets. Overall, that's not too bad for Buffalo this time of year, so there's no need to bench any key players unless the forecast worsens closer to kickoff. (UPDATE: More of a rain/snow mix, so ugly but not awful.)
Steelers @ Seahawks. As is often the case in Seattle this time of year, there's a chance for rain, but at this point, it doesn't look like it will be heavy and long-lasting. Overall, there's a good chance this game plays dry, so don't worry about players in the passing or kicking games.
WEEK 17 PPR RANKINGS:
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
Bengals @ Chiefs. With winds around 10-15 mph and temps around freezing, this might not be the most pleasant game for fans and players, but the weather shouldn't affect your fantasy decisions.
WEEK 17 DFS:
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All of this is subject to change as we get closer to kickoff. You can follow meteorologist Kevin Roth on Twitter (@KevinRothWx) and check out the hourly NFL weather forecasts on RotoGrinders. For the best weather-related fantasy advice, take a look at WeatherEdge.