The Week 10 opener between the Falcons and Panthers is expected to be wet. Weather is expected to impact this showdown between these NFC South rivals as the remnants of Hurricane Nicole roll through the Carolinas. Specifically, wind and rain are the predicted obstacles these teams will face on Thursday.
WCNC Charlotte predicts winds will increase as the game progresses and should hover between 15 and 25 mph with gusts of up to 35 mph. With specific regard to the wind, the Reed Apartment tower has impacted the way winds enter Bank of America Stadium and has caused more wind vortices in the stadium than before it was erected.
As for the rain, there will be waves of heavy showers. The first outer bands of the storm are expected to arrive between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. local time, then the heavier rains are expected to move in around 10 p.m. local time. As WCNC notes, there will be breaks between groups, but weather should be a factor in this one-on-one.
Of course, this storm will particularly impact the passing and kicking game given the wind. So that could create some interesting decisions from both Arthur Smith and Steve Wilks when it comes to deciding whether to possibly score field goals or keep the ball out of the air and go for it. in critical situations.
For those keeping tabs on this game’s total, it has dropped significantly throughout the day as the predictions become clearer. Tuesday evening, the total stood at 44.5. By midday, that figure had fallen to 43 and currently stands at 41.5, losing three points in less than 24 hours.
