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NFL Week 16 Weather Forecast: Wind Is The Main Headache As Teams Push Toward Playoffs

Story byJonathan ErdmanSat, December 20, 2025 at 2:34 PM UTC·2 min readOne of the NFL's most important games this weekend could have at least some weather impacts, while wind could be a nuisance for several others. Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears (Saturday — 7:20 p. m. ET)Similarly to this week's Thursday night game, this rematch isn't one just for NFC North supremacy, but crucial in the race for the conference's number-one seed. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFortunately for both the Packers and Bears, it won't be quite as cold Saturday night in Chicago as it was two weeks ago in Green Bay. But a cold front will have plunged through by kickoff, with temperatures dropping through the 30s and perhaps into the 20s at Soldier Field.

NFL Week 16 Weather Forecast: Wind Is The Main Headache As Teams Push Toward Playoffs

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Key Highlights

  • Also, expect northwest winds possibly up to 20 mph behind the front, sending wind chills into the teens and 20s. Potential fantasy impacts: Both teams are used to playing in the cold, so don't sweat that impact.
  • The wild card, here, may be the winds.
  • Then again, both Caleb Williams and Jordan Love have strong arms, so they may still let it rip on long passes.
  • So, the only tricky play may be each kicker, having to negotiate the winds.(FULL FORECAST: Chicago)John Fisher/Getty ImagesOther Windy GamesThere are three games Sunday that could be windy in the Northeast, though not all that cold compared to average. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBuffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns (1 p. m.
  • ET)This game features two of the top three worst weather NFL franchises that play outdoors.
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