The chance of snow in Chicago on Sunday is very low. The chance of catching a cold is very high.
Currently, the maximum temperature at Soldier Field where the Browns and Bears play in Week 15 is expected to be 14 degrees and the minimum temperature is minus 2 degrees. Wind speeds will be 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 27 mph, making it feel even colder.
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The cold weather may make it harder for Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders to replicate his Week 14 performance, during which he threw for 364 yards, three passing touchdowns and a rushing touchdown against the Titans.
If he does, Sanders will become the first rookie quarterback in NFL history to have consecutive games with 300 or more passing yards and three or more total touchdowns.
In the same game, Browns defensive end Myles Garrett needed 3.0 sacks to break his single-season record of 22.5 sacks.
For the Bears, the goals are team-related. Currently the seventh seed in the NFC, the season ends with games against the Packers, 49ers and Lions. If they lose, it will be difficult for them to enter the playoffs after a 9-3 start.
