All eyes will be on Denver as Week 11 will see the Broncos host the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons are enjoying a top of the table position with 6 wins and 4 loses in NFC South. On the contrary, the Broncos have not kicked off their season in the manner they would have liked to. With 5 wins and 5 loses, the Broncos are kind of struggling at number 3 of the AFC West.
Now, with both teams eager to get the W to their name, the game is expected to be a banger. But hold on. There’s more to the game than you might think. Apart from the usual variables, the weather will be playing a crucial role in the all-important match-up. With news of snowfall coming in, here’s everything you need to know.
Will It Snow At The Denver Falcons vs. Atlanta Broncos?
It is supposed to be a cool affair at the Empower Field Stadium. For starters, the temperature during kickoff is expected to be somewhere around 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Well, at first glance, this might not look like much of a worry, but considering the sunny conditions the Falcons are usually accustomed to, they could be in for a ride. Now, the big reveal about the evening. For all the speculations related to snowfall, well, yes, there is a chance of snow disrupting the game.
Now, the forecast states only 2%, but that can be all to disrupt the game. With the ground becoming slippery, Empower Field Stadium could well become a major concern for the players. And as for the humidity, it is expected to hover around 28%. Now, with the weather forecast done and dusted, the Broncos will look to break some losing streak against the Falcons.
Denver Broncos Aims To Break 16-Year Losing Streak
The Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons have had quite some games among themselves. And despite the Broncos holding the Aces with a 9-7 record, it has been a long time since they have recorded a win against the Falcons. On each of the last three occasions, it was the Falcons that have taken the victory.
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Suffering from a 16-year-old losing streak, the Broncos last won against the Falcons in November 2008. Add to that another interesting bit of stat. The last time Denver managed to beat the Falcons in their home ground was way back in 2000. Thus, looking to set the records straight, it remains to be seen how the match pans out for both teams.
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