NFL weather report for Week 8: NFC South battle could be hindered by storm

Week 8 is underway across the NFL after another big-time Green Bay Packers win, but Sunday’s slate has more excellent matchups on tap. However, the NFL weather report isn’t overly promising for some games being played down south.Three games are set to take place in Florida on Sunday, including a critical NFC South battle between the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Strong rains and stormy conditions could affect the game, so adjust your fantasy football lineups accordingly.Similar conditions can be expected as the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots face off at Hard Rock Stadium. Luckily, the Jacksonville Jaguars have a lesser chance of rain as they play the Indianapolis Colts.The best game on the Sunday slate doesn’t seem to be in danger of bad weather, though. The Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills are set to compete in a critical AFC matchup with major playoff implications. Lamar Jackson is set to return for the Ravens, so they’ll need their quarterback to put up big numbers.Check in with MySportsWeather.com for weather updates throughout Week 8 and during the rest of the 2026 season. Here’s a closer look at the forecast entering Sunday’s games.MORE: NFL Week 8 TV schedule: full list of games, start times, channelsNFL Week 8 weather reportBaltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson tries to avoid Buffalo Bills stars Dorian Strong and Taron Johnson. Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect (Reuters)Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026Baltimore Ravens vs. Buffalo Bills: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)Venue: Highmark StadiumMostly sunny, 67 degrees at kickoffTennessee Titans vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)Venue: Paycor StadiumSunny conditions, 71 degrees at kickoffArizona Cardinals vs. Dallas Cowboys: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)Venue: AT&T Stadium (Roof)Indoors, 80 degrees outside at kickoffMinnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)Venue: Ford Field (Dome)Indoors, 60 degrees outside at kickoffIndianapolis Colts vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)Venue: Everbank StadiumPartly sunny with mild winds and 33 percent chance of rain, 76 degrees at kickoffLas Vegas Raiders vs. New York Jets: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)Venue: MetLife StadiumMostly sunny, 61 degrees at kickoffPittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) and defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) wave to fans as they leave the field after defeating the New Orleans Saints at Stade de France Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)Venue: Acrisure StadiumMostly sunny, 66 degrees at kickoffAtlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)Venue: Raymond James StadiumStormy conditions expected with 63 percent chance of rain and mild wind gusts, 80 degrees at kickoffLos Angeles Chargers vs. Los Angeles Rams: 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX)Venue: SoFi Stadium (Canopy)Mostly sunny with decent wind gusts, 69 degrees at kickoffKansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos: 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)Venue: Empower Field at Mile HighSunny with 11 percent chance of rain, 62 degrees at kickoffNew England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins: 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)Venue: Hard Rock StadiumStrongest chance of rain on the forecast with 83 percent and mild winds, 79 degrees at kickoffPhiladelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders: 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock)Venue: Northwest StadiumMostly cloudy, 52 degrees at kickoffMORE: NFL power rankings, updated entering Sunday Week 8New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) and Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) hug after the game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)Monday, Nov. 2, 2026Chicago Bears vs. Seattle Seahawks: 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN/ABC)Venue: Lumen FieldMostly cloudy, 51 degrees at kickoff— Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter —