This weekend's NFL championship games might be on opposite coasts, but they could each have wet conditions that might affect how the games are played.
Seattle's CenturyLink Field and Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass. are 3,000 miles away but according to The Weather Channel meteorologist Paul Goodloe, similar conditions are expected in both games. And as the meteorologist noted (you'll see that he's pretty football savvy), the rainy weather predicted in both cities on Sunday afternoon will impact how both games are approached.
Both Century Link Field and Gillette Stadium are outdoor fields and both play on an artificial surface. “Rain will definitely impact play during both championship games this Sunday,” Goodloe said. "Weather conditions won't be ideal for AFC championship game in Foxboro. The timing and intensity of the rain moving into New England could be a deciding factor in the game. The later in the game the rain moves in the better off the Colts will be because the Pats are undefeated in the rain the last two seasons. The Colts are winless in the rain in the same time frame.
"For the NFC Championship game in Seattle, the rain will make it harder to throw and catch the ball for both teams, making a ground attack crucial. Plus, Aaron Rodgers has a leg injury affecting his mobility, and a wet field could compound that."
No word from Goodloe on if there will be some stormy weather brewing above New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, a noted hater of weathermen. There is a 100 percent chance of a hoodie sweatshirt, however.
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