Rain could be the theme again for Week 4, with several NFL matchups set up under unsettled skies after last weekend’s Nor’easter-shaped slate.
The most notable weather watch sits around Sunday Night Football, where the Detroit Lions visit the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte. Rain and wind are both in play for that one, giving the prime-time stage a messy look at Bank of America Stadium.
There’s also a rainy forecast attached to the Los Angeles Rams’ home date with the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Oct. 4. That game matters for another reason too: the Rams are bringing Puka Nacua back into the mix, though the wet conditions could leave Sean McVay thinking twice about how much to lean on his receiver.
Storms could also touch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ matchup with the Green Bay Packers. That’s worth watching after Tampa Bay already dealt with a nearly two-hour weather delay in Week 2 because of thunderstorms and lightning during its 23-19 home loss to the Cleveland Browns.
According to MySportsWeather.com, here’s how the rest of the Week 4 forecast shapes up heading into kickoff:
Washington Commanders vs. Indianapolis Colts, 9:30 a.m. ET on NFL Network at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London: sunny, 71 degrees at kickoff.
New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m. ET on CBS at Highmark Stadium: sunny with slight wind, 67 degrees at kickoff.
Arizona Cardinals vs. New York Giants, 1 p.m. ET on CBS at MetLife Stadium: moderate rain expected with slight wind, 65 degrees at kickoff.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1 p.m. ET on CBS at Paycor Stadium: sunny, 71 degrees at kickoff.
Tennessee Titans vs. Baltimore Ravens, 1 p.m. ET on CBS at M&T Bank Stadium: moderate chance of rain expected, 64 degrees at kickoff.
Los Angeles Rams vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 1 p.m. ET on Fox at Lincoln Financial Field: moderate chance of rain expected, 64 degrees at kickoff.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Houston Texans, 1 p.m. ET on Fox at Reliant Stadium: indoors, 80 degrees outdoors at kickoff.
Green Bay Packers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1 p.m. ET on Fox at Raymond James Stadium: sunny with slight chance of storms, 88 degrees at kickoff.
New York Jets vs. Chicago Bears, 1 p.m. ET on Fox at Soldier Field: sunny with slight wind, 67 degrees at kickoff.
Miami Dolphins vs. Minnesota Vikings, 4:05 p.m.
ET on Fox at U.S. Bank Stadium: indoors, 65 degrees outside at kickoff.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders, 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS at Allegiant Stadium: indoors, 95 degrees outside at kickoff.
Denver Broncos vs. San Francisco 49ers, 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS at Levi’s Stadium: sunny, 87 degrees at kickoff.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Seattle Seahawks, 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS at Lumen Field: mostly sunny conditions, 66 degrees at kickoff.
Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock at Bank of America Stadium: rainy conditions possible, 67 degrees at kickoff.
Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints, 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN at Caesars Superdome: indoors, 79 degrees outside at kickoff.
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