The San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles will lock horns at the Lincoln Financial Field in the National Football League Conference Championship game on Sunday. Since it’s an outdoor game, the weather conditions are crucial and can affect the play.
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So how will the weather be during the huge clash in the NFL? More importantly, how can it affect the game?
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in the lower 50s are expected at the Philadelphia stadium. There is a chance of rain, but it is only minimal. A wind speed of around 5 mph to 15 mph can be expected.
The weather can have a significant impact on the game, especially if the winds are on the side. With winds against them, the quarterbacks find it hard to kick and scoring points become difficult.
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The rain will create a slippery surface, making fumbles common. The tackles can also go out of control as the overall game handling will be tough for the players of both teams. More on how it affects the game will be known as the play starts.
The key contest to look out for the 49ers vs Eagles is the quarterback matchup. The two teams are in amazing form thanks to the run of their respective quarterbacks. While Brock Purdy, the 49er’s rookie quarterback, is only 23 years old, Jalen Hurts, his Eagles counterpart is 24.
A popular NFL stats and number website pointed out that the combined age of Hurts and Purdy is only 47 years and 208 as of Sunday.
