Precipitation in the early window and a gusty afternoon in Arizona create significant weather effects for three run games and one passing game, while the rest of week five plays under neutral conditions.
Early rain games
Three early games carry precipitation at or above seventy-seven percent, guaranteeing a wet field and pushing the offensive load to the running game for Cleveland at New York (one hundred percent), Indianapolis at Pittsburgh (ninety-four percent), and New York at Washington (seventy-seven percent).
Neutral conditions for the rest of the slate
The remaining games in the early, afternoon, and prime time windows are either under a dome or in calm, dry conditions — no passing, rushing, or kicking flags are set. The ball travels cleanly from quarterback to receiver, the kickers operate in still air, and the field stays firm.
Desert wind for the late afternoon
Detroit at Arizona features sustained wind at twenty miles per hour with gusts to thirty-six, and the passing flag is active. Downfield throws will be pushed off their line in open air at State Farm Stadium.
