Patriots vs. Packers weather forecast for NFL Week 9

The New England Patriots will host the Green Bay Packers at Gillette Stadium in NFL Week 9, with kickoff scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET. Weather forecasts project kickoff temperatures around 56°F, which will cool into the upper 40s by the end of the game. Meteorologist Sarah Wrobleski noted that the risk of rain is decreasing as clouds break apart.

Wind gusts could reach up to 24 mph, potentially creating challenging conditions for kickers. Both teams have dealt with kicking difficulties this season, with New England's Andy Borregales converting 88.2% of kicks and Green Bay's Trey Smack converting a league-low 77.2%. Sunday is expected to mark the Patriots' coldest contest of the season so far.