The Buffalo Bills are riding high after an improbable comeback heading into their Week 2 clash with the division rival New York Jets on Sunday, Sept. 14.
It’s going to be warm with a slim chance of passing showers when the Bills and Jets clash at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The overall forecast points to pleasant early-season conditions for football.
East Rutherford, NJ weather for Bills vs. Jets game
The National Weather Service in New York predicts a game-time temperature of 80 degrees, rising through the game to just 82 degrees. It will be partly cloudy with gentle wind and middling humidity, forecasting near-ideal conditions for the game.
The AccuWeather forecast does forecast some showers in the 2 p.m. hour as the forecast turns to mostly cloudy skies. The possibility of precipitation will move out of the forecast within the hour, though the forecast calls for warmer temperatures overall, peaking at 85 degrees by the end of the game.
How Jets vs. Bills weather will impact odds, betting
The Bills are road favorites by 6.5 points, in line with preseason expectations for both squads. The over/under is set at 46.5.
It’s a favorable weekend of weather for all of the games, with only the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots matchup expected to see a good chance of rain or thunderstorms.
The Bills game isn’t expected to face any significant weather impacts that would affect betting. It will be warmer than ideal (55 to 75 degrees is the sweet spot), but the limited chance of precipitation and calm wind means expected offensive output from both teams.
— Steve Howe reports on weather, climate and the Great Lakes for the Democrat and Chronicle. An RIT graduate, he has covered myriad topics over the years, including public safety, local government, national politics and economic development in New York and Utah. His favorite NFL team is the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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