Hazardous Weather Could Impact 2 NFL Wild Card Games

You never know what kind of weather you're going to get in January. That said, it shouldn't be surprising that some of the upcoming NFL Wild Card games might be impacted by hazardous weather. This is when I wish all football stadiums were indoors, or at least outdoors-indoors. Thankfully, Ford Field in Detroit is indoors, so when the Motor City hosts its first playoff game in pretty much forever, it will be protected from the massive snowstorm on the way.

The aforementioned Detroit Lions, as well as the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys, play in domes, so none of those matchups will have to deal with snow or cold. The Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers game on Monday night (Jan. 15) looks like it could have rain, according to Weather.com, but it's in Tampa, so no snow. However, the weather for the Miami Dolphins at Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills games looks a bit treacherous.

The Miami Dolphins are used to playing, well, in Miami weather. But, they'll be in Kansas City for the Wild Card game. According to Weather.com, the forecast for Kansas City on Saturday (Jan. 13) is a high of 10 and a low of -4. Plus, there's a 50% chance of snow that evening. The kickoff scheduled is at 7 p.m. in Kansas City, so it could get messy. Then, over to Buffalo. Isn't it always bad weather when these guys play a home game? The Steelers and Bills game will be playing in some wild conditions, as Weather.com states Sunday's (Jan. 14) weather in Buffalo will have high winds and a chance of snow. Highs will be in the 20s.

Weather is always dicey for NFL playoff games, and while it might seem ridiculous, weather can really change the outcome of a game. Certain players are just used to playing in good weather. So, we'll see how the weather impacts this weekend's NFL games. It will definitely shake up this weekend's matchups. Listen to my podcast, "The Squad with Anne Erickson," below and reach out to me with your thoughts here.

We can talk about the best quarterbacks or coaches or running backs in the NFL until we're blue in the face. But, what makes the game really exciting to watch are the personalities behind those players and staffers. Of course, having a fun personality isn't all there is in the NFL. We love watching these guys go at it on the field and witnessing their athleticism. We also love seeing expert coaches leading their teams to victories. But, having a really cool, larger-than-life personality certainly helps. So, what players have the best personalities in the NFL right now?

Before we get to our current list, let's look at some of the most best personalities in the NFL of all time. Bleacherreport.com has a listicle out of the players with the most colorful personalities of all time. Topping that list is Terrell Owens. "Love him or hate him, T.O. has the most colorful personality," they state in the article. "Over his career, he's shown all the qualities: arrogance/confidence, drama (all of 2005 in Philadelphia), excitement, unpredictably, crying (that Tony Romo press conference) and humor." That's a good call. Coming in at No. 2 is the legendary Joe Namath. "Who else could get away with wearing sunglasses on the sideline?" they exclaim. "With the long hair, the occasional Fu Manchu and the playboy attitude, he was the most compelling figure in sports during the late 1960s and early 1970s."

So, what about right now? I looked at the current season and picked a range of roles, from quarterback to coach to tight end. These guys have stood out this season for either their larger-than-life personalities or situations. Also, we discuss the current NFL in the latest episode of my podcast, "The Squad with Anne Erickson," which you can listen to below. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

Patrick Mahomes, of course, is the star quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs. He's considered the best quarterback of his era and possibly the next Tom Brady. But, aside from his skills, he also has a big personality. He has more than 6 million Instagram followers, and he posts a bunch of stuff up there, from football material to family photos.

Travis Kelce, the celebrated tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, is pretty much the most famous guy in football this season. Yes, it's because of his relationship with Taylor Swift. I hate to make that a reason to have him named one of the best personalities in the NFL, but heck, even without the Taylor factor, Kelce has a huge personality that people love.

All eyes are on Dan Campbell this season, as the Lions all pulling off some incredible things. That's not common for the Detroit Lions, either. But, Campbell has some of the wackiest ideas and quotes, and that makes him loveable. Remember that time he wanted a pet Lion at practices? I love this dude.

Bill Belichick needs no introduction, but we'll introduce him anyway. He's the head coach and general manager of the New England Patriots. He's had some rough years as of late, but nothing can take away his glimmering record. Belichick just tells it like it is. He's incredible with strategies, and that really stands out with his coaching.

Jalen Hurts, the star quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, is something of a hero on the field. But, off the field, he's known for his deep, insightful comments that show he has wisdom beyond his years. He's a major contender and personality.