Pittsburgh Steelers are set to play against the Las Vegas Raiders tonight. The weather in Pittsburgh is bound to be a matter of concern for all since the temperature in the city is currently 10 degrees Fahrenheit or -12 degrees Celsius.
Other parts of the US where NFL games have taken place today are also feeling the biting cold. The temperatures at Chicago and Kansas City. are around nine degrees while that of Cleveland is around five degrees.
Some fans on Twitter are also saying that this cold temperature will act in the Steelers’ favour since the Raiders are not used to such cold. One fan said on the social media platform, “10 degrees with 21mph winds in Pittsburgh tonight. Steelers are used to the cold, las vegas raiders aren’t. Plus, this is the first game since Franco Harris died. I’m going all in on the Steelers”.
Another fan said, “This will be a tough game for the Raiders, road trip, cold weather, 50 year history immaculate reception, the sad untimely passing of Franco Harris! This will be an emotional game for the Steelers & their fans! Raiders better bring their best tonight!”
Kenny Pickett returns to the lineup as the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-8) are hosting Derek Carr and the Las Vegas Raiders (6-8) in NFL Week 16. Pittsburgh will retire Franco Harris’ No. 32 in a halftime ceremony.
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The losing side will be eliminated from playoff contention. Distant
playoff dreams are on the line in the AFC wild card race, and neither the
Steelers nor the Raiders can afford to fall to 6-9, a record that would also give
Pittsburgh’s Mike Tomlin his first career losing season as a head coach.
