NFL weather report: Sunday's Week 1 games and expected forecast

The highly anticipated NFL Week 1, featuring 13 exciting matchups, kicks off on Sunday. The action begins with the Pittsburgh Steelers facing off against the Atlanta Falcons at the iconic Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Get ready for an epic showdown as Kirk Cousins leads the Falcons and Russell Wilson takes charge for the Steelers in their season opener. The mostly cloudy skies and comfortable temperatures on an excellent day in Atlanta set the stage for a battle unaffected by the weather. The Mercedes-Benz Stadium's retractable roof will most likely be closed.

Here is a rundown of the expected weather on Sunday's Week 1 games.

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Week 1 NFL weather

All times Eastern and weather according to Weather.com:

Pittsburgh Steelers at Atlanta Falcons, 1 p.m. on FOX

Though the roof of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be closed for Sunday's showdown between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Atlanta Falcons, the weather will be 74°F and clear skies around game time.

Arizona Cardinals at Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m. on CBS

The Arizona Cardinals will be led by Kyler Murray as they travel to take on the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. The game will be played under partly cloudy skies with comfortable temperatures, and it is expected to be 59°F with gusty winds during game time.

Tennessee Titans at Chicago Bears, 1 p.m. on FOX

The Tennessee Titans head to Chicago to face off against the No. 1 overall draft pick, Caleb Williams, and the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. The forecast predicts sunny skies with a temperature of 68°F and a light breeze.

New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals, 1 p.m. on CBS

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals will host the New England Patriots at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Sunday. The weather forecast predicts sunny skies with a temperature of 78°F at kickoff and remaining warm and dry throughout the game.

Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts, 1 p.m. on CBS

The Houston Texans are aiming to end a 10-game winless streak in season openers as they head to Lucas Oil Stadium with quarterback C.J. Stroud at the helm. The weather at kickoff is expected to be 75°F with sunny skies and calm winds.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. on CBS

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who became one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL after signing a five-year, $275 million contract extension in June, will lead Jacksonville as they travel to hot and humid Miami to face quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins. The weather is expected to be 85°F at kickoff at the Hard Rock Stadium, with chances of thunderstorms.

Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints, 1 p.m. on FOX

The Panthers will travel to the newly renovated Superdome to take on Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints. The weather at kickoff is expected to be a balmy 84°F, but it will not be a factor for Sunday's game, as it will be played inside the stadium with a closed roof.

Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants, 1 p.m. on FOX

Daniel Jones will lead the New York Giants for the sixth year and hopes to have a better season after he was limited to six games last year season while recovering from an ACL injury. The weather is expected to be 73°F with sunny skies in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers, 4:05 p.m. on CBS

In Jim Harbaugh's debut as the Los Angeles Chargers head coach, they will host the Las Vegas Raiders. The weather is expected to be 77°F at kickoff in Inglewood, California. Weather will not be a factor as the game will be played at SoFi Stadium, which has a indoor-outdoor stadium distinction.

Denver Bronco at Seattle Seahawks, 4:05 p.m. on CBS

Rookie Bo Nix will make his first NFL start as the quarterback for the Broncos when they travel to Lumen Field to take on the Seattle Seahawks. The weather at kickoff is expected to be a cool 70°F.

Dallas Cowboys at Cleveland Browns, 4:25 p.m. on FOX

This Sunday, Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys will face off against Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field in a Week 1 showdown. The weather forecast predicts sunny skies and a temperature of 72°F at kickoff.

Washington Commanders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 4:25 p.m. on FOX

When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Washington Commanders at Raymond James Stadium, the weather is expected to be hot and humid, around 90°F, with a high chance of thunderstorms. A delay of game is possible if there is lightning nearby.

Los Angeles Rams at Detroit Lions, 8:20 p.m. on NBC/Peacock

In Week 1's Sunday Night Football matchup, the Los Angeles Rams will travel to Ford Field to face the Detroit Lions. The weather is expected to be a breezy 71°F, but it will not be a factor as the game will be played inside a closed stadium.

How to watch the NFL this season

The NFL will be shown on multiple networks over the course of the season. "Thursday Night Football," along with a game on Black Friday, will air on Prime Video (Week 1's game streamed on Peacock and aired on NBC). "Sunday Night Football" will show throughout the season on NBC and Peacock, while "Monday Night Football" will air on ESPN and stream on ESPN+. CBS games all season long can be streamed on Paramount+, while games on Fox can be streamed on Fubo.

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