Frigid Temperatures Await Ravens and Bengals Showdown
As the Baltimore Ravens prepare to face the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday, players and fans alike are gearing up for an extremely cold showdown.
Frigid Temperatures Await Ravens and Bengals Showdown
Weather forecasts indicate temperatures dropping to an icy minus-1 degree Fahrenheit in Cincinnati. Forecasts show that conditions may slightly improve by kickoff, reaching a high of 11 degrees Fahrenheit. However, these frigid temperatures still mark a significant challenge for the teams on the field.
Historic Cold Game
This matchup will set a record for the coldest game in Ravens’ history. In contrast, it won’t be the coldest game the Bengals have experienced. Their record occurred in January 1982, during the AFC Championship game against the San Diego Chargers, when the kickoff temperature plummeted to nine degrees below zero. At that time, wind chill made it feel like minus-23 degrees.
Key Facts
- Matchup: Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals
- Date: Sunday
- Location: Cincinnati
- Current Temperature: -1°F
- Kickoff Temperature: Expected to be 11°F
- Coldest Ravens Game: This matchup
- Coldest Bengals Game: AFC Championship, January 1982
- Temperature at Kickoff (1982): -9°F
- Wind Chill (1982): -23°F
With such extreme conditions forecasted, both teams need to strategize not just for their opponent, but also for the biting cold. Fans are advised to bundle up as they head to the stadium to support their teams in one of the coldest games in NFL history.
