The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals will be playing their Week 11 game in less than ideal weather conditions, which could present problems for fantasy football owners.
According to the pregame weather outlook provided by the NFL, there is a 30% chance of rain, but the bigger concern is the wind, which is slated to be around 15-20 miles per hour, with gusts hitting upwards of 30 miles per hour.
Here's a look at the exact forecast from the NFL:
"Mostly cloudy skies. There is a 30% chance of rain. Winds will be 15-20 mph. Gusts will be 30 mph. Temperatures will be in the mid-40s.
High winds are a concern for the passing attacks and kickers of both teams, but it's good news for the rushing attacks and defenses for both Pittsburgh and Cincinnati.
This is a game that features several fantasy relevant players, so many owners could be impacted by the weather on Sunday.
Here's a look at the players who have fantasy relevance and could be negatively or positively impacted:
Bengals: QB Joe Flacco, RB Chase Brown, WR Ja'Marr Chase, WR Tee Higgins, K Chase McLaughlin
Steelers: QB Aaron Rodgers, RB Jaylen Warren, WR DK Metcalf, K Chris Boswell
You have to start guys like Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, but the rest of these quarterbacks, kickers and pass-catchers can justifiably be replaced if the wind scares you enough.
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