Denver is often a site for late-season snow games, particularly given at night. But while the elevation will make for a cool evening for the Week 13 Monday Night Football matchup, it doesn’t appear as though the teams will have to deal with anything too extraordinary.
Below are the latest updates on the forecast for the Denver Broncos and Cleveland Browns.
Will It Snow During the Cleveland Browns vs. Denver Broncos Game?
According to Accuweather, the expected temperature around kickoff is 37 degrees with very light wind, as gusts are only expected to reach eight miles per hour.
Most importantly, the forecast also calls for a 0% chance of precipitation. That’s a break for the respective offenses in this game, as the Denver night weather in December can often lead to significant amounts of snow or wind.
🌤️ Go Broncos! Mostly sunny and mild once again but a tad cooler than yesterday, with a high right around 50° in Denver and light winds as well.
Light winds and a kickoff temperature right around 40° for @Broncos–@Browns tonight at Mile High.#COwx pic.twitter.com/BsshDeOWcB
— Chris Bianchi (@BianchiWeather) December 2, 2024
Given the time of year, it appears both teams dodged a bullet.
What Is the Potential Fantasy Football Impact of the Denver Weather Tonight?
Given the tame wind and precipitation forecast, there’s really no need to alter your fantasy football strategy based on the weather. Unlike the Browns’ last game, which featured a Thursday night snowstorm vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers, any player should be cleared for usage as normal.
In terms of actual matchups that affect fantasy football, the wide receivers in this game are at polar opposite ends in matchup quality. The Broncos allow the fewest PPR points per game to opposing wide receivers this season, while the Browns allow the second-most.
Fantasy managers are likely relying on the likes of Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy to help them pull through their Week 13 fantasy matchups, but it’s worth noting the former has a much more favorable matchup to do so.
If you’re looking for a DFS lineup around this game, here are PFN’s picks for this matchup.
How Does the Denver Weather Impact Betting Decisions?
Similar to the fantasy angle, you can operate as you would normally for this game. The total at DraftKings Sportsbook is 41.5, a nod to the excellence of Denver’s defense, while the Broncos also enter as 6.5-point favorites.
Looking at season-long trends, both these teams are relatively neutral in terms of hitting the overs. The Broncos have gone over on seven of their 12 games (.583 over percentage), while the Browns have gone over on five of their 11 (.455 over percentage).
However, given the relatively low total, it’s probably worth a peek at the over. Denver’s offense started the season very slowly, leading to several low totals in Broncos games. Yet, the over has hit in six of Denver’s last eight, as the Bo Nix-led offense has drastically improved.
Similarly, it’s worth noting that these teams are at opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to cover rate. The Broncos enter with the third-best ATS record (8-3-1), while the Browns enter with the sixth-worst (4-7).