NFL fans are preparing for not one, but two snow games in the playoffs on Sunday, with the white stuff predicted to fall in both Philadelphia and Buffalo.
The Eagles host the Rams and the Bills host the Ravens in two mouthwatering divisional round games later today, with cold weather beginning to grip the north-east of America.
In fact, such is the drop in temperatures that snow has been predicted to impact both games – leading to much delight among football fans.
‘Me waking up realizing it’s an Eagles snow game day,’ one wrote, while another added: ‘I’m so f***ing ready for a snow game!’
Other fans also got involved with one posting: ‘If it’s a snow globe game for Ravens-Bills I think I’ll weep at the beauty amongst us.’
A Buffalo meteorologist revealed on Sunday morning that ‘snow showers are possible’ during the game, with temperatures set to fall to 13 degrees in the fourth quarter.
The Buffalo Bills could be facing yet another snow game when they host the Ravens today
The Eagles are no stranger to having to play games in the snow at Lincoln Financial Field
NFL fans notoriously love watching snow games on TV – and there could be two today
Down in Philadelphia, current forecasts are predicting that snow will begin to fall two hours before kickoff, and could have three inches on the ground by the time the game begins.
On Reddit, one NFL fan joked: ‘If you don’t like January football where the offensive line is literally digging a snow trench, players are at risk of frostbite, they fake the handoff to a snowman complete with a corncob pipe and a stovepipe hat, players are on the sidelines with hot chocolate with candy canes and marshmallows singing Christmas carols, then you’re not a real fan of the game.’
The NFL’s divisional weekend began with a bang on Saturday, as the Chiefs overcame the Texans before the Commanders stunned the Lions in Detroit.
While Kansas City was cold there was no snow in sight, while Detroit and Washington players were helped out by the roof at Ford Field.
