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Rain Threat Looms Over Patriots vs. Packers Game at Gillette Stadium

Rain is threatening to make an appearance at Gillette Stadium this weekend, but the latest forecast offers some encouraging news for the New England Patriots and their fans. The Patriots will host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Nov. 8…

By Maggie MacKenzie · Heavy

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 10:59 PM

Key Things to Know

Rain is forecast for Foxborough on Sunday, but conditions are expected to improve before the Patriots-Packers kickoff.
Game-time precipitation chances drop to roughly 20%, with temperatures starting around 55 degrees and cooling into the 40s.
Possible breezy conditions could still affect passing and kicking for quarterback Drake Maye and both teams.

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The New England Patriots are set to host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Nov. 8, at Gillette Stadium amid rain concerns. Although early forecasts showed an 80% chance of precipitation in Foxborough, hourly projections indicate the heaviest rainfall should pass before the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, leaving game-time rain chances near 20% alongside temperatures in the mid-50s.

Potentially breezy conditions could still influence passing and kicking for quarterback Drake Maye and the Patriots, who are coming off a 24-19 victory over the Miami Dolphins. In addition to the game, New England will honor former tight end Rob Gronkowski at halftime following his Patriots Hall of Fame induction.

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