The NFL weather report for Week 17 has been a popular one, as heavy rain and strong wind will impact a handful of games, including Falcons vs. Commanders (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC) on Sunday Night Football.
This is a huge game for both teams as well, with Atlanta and Washington vying to lock up playoff berths.
The Falcons are currently tied with the Buccaneers at 8-7 on the season but have the tiebreaker over Tampa Bay coming into Week 17.
As a result, a Falcons win and a Bucs loss would clinch the NFC South for Baker Mayfield and company.
A path to the postseason is much more clear for the Commanders, who will clinch a playoff spot with a win or tie tonight against the Falcons or a Buccaneers loss or tie against the Panthers.
But before bettors or DFS players make any decisions regarding this game, it's important to first understand how the weather forecast could affect scoring in this matchup.
So, let's go ahead and do just that.
NFL Weather Report for Falcons vs. Commanders
According to the National Weather Service, there is a strong chance of rain tonight in Landover, Md.
Specifically, there's a 96% chance of precipitation at kickoff, which dips slightly to 89% by 11 p.m. ET.
In addition, both teams will be dealing with breezy weather as well.
Consistent winds of 13-14 mph are expected throughout tonight's game, with gusts touching 23 mph.
While this weather forecast isn't necessarily devastating for both offenses, it is a bit surprising to see 70% of tickets wagered on the total already on the over as of the time of writing.
With this in mind, it'll be interesting to monitor whether more under action comes in between now and kickoff, driving the total down from the current line of 46.5.
