Itap looking like apountry will need to break out the winter jackets.
, Denver’s matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday afternoon is expected to be played at a high of 28 degrees.
There’s even a 70% chance of precipitation, with possible snow accumulation of one to three inches. While Broncos head coach Sean Payton believes advanced analytics has played a significant role in deciding whether to go for it on fourth down or attempt a two-point conversion, he thinks weather does too.
“All those things factor into your approach,” Payton said. “If you said 30 degrees with overcast and snow flurries, I want to know what the field conditions are like.”
Itap clear that Payton incorporates weather into his game preparation. He said the team discusses where the sun sits over the stadium, and decides if they want opposing returners to look at the sunlight.
But whether it is 80 degrees and sunny or 25 degrees and snowing, Payton said good football teams know how to adjust to all kinds of conditions.
“I think if your team is not as good as some others, then you’re probably not going to have the same home record,” Payton said.
Due to the weather, Sunday’s game is shaping up to be a run-heavy afternoon, and right guard Quinn Meinerz is thrilled.
“I love 30 degrees and snow. Thatap what I’m used to,” Meinerz said.
Johnson is a game-time decision: Broncos wide receiver Brandon Johnson is questionable to play Sunday due to a hamstring injury. Johnson did not practice on Friday after he strained his hamstring during Thursday’s practice, forcing him to be listed as a limited participant on the injury report. Meanwhile left tackle Garett Bolles (hip) was a full participant on Friday after being limited Thursday.
For the Chiefs, linebacker Nick Bolton will not play due to a wrist injury.
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