The New York Giants and Tennessee Titans are set to meet at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, with rain and strong winds expected around kickoff. The Week 3 game is scheduled for 1 pm ET, and the weather could make conditions difficult for both teams.
That could affect the way the game is played. A wet football can be harder to handle, while strong winds can make passing, kicking and punting more difficult. Players will also have to deal with a potentially slippery field throughout the afternoon.
The Giants enter the game, while the Titans are still looking for their first win. New York will also be without quarterback Jaxson Dart for the rest of the regular season after he suffered a knee injury against the Los Angeles Rams. Jameis Winston is set to start against Tennessee. No, MetLife Stadium does not have a retractable roof. With no roof to block the weather, Sunday’s conditions could become part of the game itself. Rain alone does not automatically mean an NFL game will be delayed. The bigger concern would be dangerous conditions, particularly lightning or other severe weather. For now, Giants-Titans is scheduled to go ahead as planned. But with an open-air stadium, wet conditions and powerful winds expected, the weather could have a noticeable role once the game begins.
The stadium is the home of both the New York Giants and New York Jets and opened in 2010. The Giants-Titans game will therefore be played outdoors, meaning players and fans will be exposed to the rain and wind.
