Washington Commanders vs. New York Giants Weather Forecast: Thursday Night Football Conditions

Looking for the Washington Commanders vs. New York Giants weather forecast? Below you’ll find hourly temperature, precipitation, wind and conditions for Thursday’s game at MetLife Stadium, plus what the forecast means for betting and DFS.

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Washington Commanders vs. New York Giants Weather Forecast

Weather Impact: High

The Washington Commanders vs. New York Giants Thursday Night Football matchup at MetLife Stadium is headed for a wet, raw night in East Rutherford. Kickoff is forecast at 52°F with a steady NE wind at 12 mph and a 74% chance of light rain, and rain chances stay above 70% through 11 PM ET. Persistent rain is what drives the high-impact rating, with the wind adding a secondary factor for kickers.

Hourly Weather Forecast

Weather Timeline

• 6-7 PM ET — Steady rain during warmups, with a 96% chance at 6 PM easing to 74% by 7 PM, temperatures of 54°F to 53°F and a NE wind at 12 mph.
• 8:15 PM ET (Kickoff) — 52°F with light rain likely (74%) and a NE wind at 12 mph, so the field will already be soaked from the pregame rain.
• 9-10 PM ET — Light rain chances hold at 71-74% as the temperature slips to 50-51°F under the same NE 12 mph wind.
• 11 PM ET — 49°F with a 71% rain chance and the wind ticking up to NE 13 mph for the fourth quarter.

DFS and Betting Weather Impact

Hours of rain before and during the game point to a wet ball, slick footing and a run-heavy script, which leans toward the under and dings deep passing and long field goal attempts. The NE 12-13 mph wind is not strong enough to wreck the passing game on its own, but combined with the rain it adds risk to kicks into the wind. Running backs and short-area targets gain value relative to vertical receivers on both sides.ield goal attempts. The NE 12-13 mph wind is not strong enough to wreck the passing game on its own, but combined with the rain it adds risk to kicks into the wind. Running backs and short-area targets gain value relative to vertical receivers on both sides.

Washington Commanders vs. New York Giants Weather FAQs

Does MetLife Stadium have a roof?

No. MetLife Stadium is an open-air stadium, so rain, wind and temperature all reach the playing surface.

What weather conditions could impact Washington Commanders vs. New York Giants?

Rain is the main variable Thursday. The forecast calls for a 71-74% chance of light rain throughout the game after heavier pregame rain, with a NE wind at 12-13 mph and temperatures dropping from 52°F to 49°F.