The Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans will do battle at Acrisure Stadium on Monday night in a game that will see the winner advance to the divisional round.
At this time of year, it's important to keep an eye on the weather forecast, as Mother Nature can impact the outcome of games based on the conditions.
When it comes to this particular matchup in Pittsburgh, there are a few concerns to keep an eye on ahead of the playoff game on Monday night.
Let's check out the weather forecast.
Steelers vs. Texans weather forecast
According to Accuweather.com, the temperature for tonight's contest is expected to sit around 33-34 degrees, and wind gusts could reach as high as 20 MPH.
The wind is a concern for the passing attacks and kickers of both teams, although gusts are expected to die down a bit as the game progresses.
The temperature is a concern for the Texans, as Houston is a dome team and isn't exactly used to playing in cold weather games.
That presents an advantage for the Steelers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who are quite accustomed to playing in frigid temperatures.
The good news for both teams is there is no precipitation expected.
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