A cold-weather showdown is brewing between the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens, with Orchard Park’s temperatures projected to plummet as low as 8°F on Sunday. The frigid environment is expected to make wind gusts of up to 23 mph feel closer to 0 degrees, making it a challenging game for both teams.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh acknowledged the difference in temperature between his team’s indoor practices and the outdoor conditions they’ll face. Despite this, Baltimore has prepared for cold weather, having practiced indoors earlier in the week due to frozen practice fields. The team is focused on executing their plays at a high level despite the elements.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson seems prepared for the cold, wearing a balaclava under his helmet in previous games. However, he’s skeptical about playing with gloves, citing a poor experience during practice. Ravens tight end Mark Andrews views the weather as an opportunity to “go to war” and accept any conditions that come their way.
The Buffalo Bills, accustomed to cold weather, will face a stiff challenge from the Ravens’ potent offense led by quarterback Lamar Jackson and running back Derrick Henry. If the game is reduced to passing, the cold could become a major factor. The teams will find out firsthand on Sunday evening if it’s playoff football without the traditional warmth of temperatures above freezing.
Source: https://www.nfl.com/news/ravens-preparing-for-buffalo-s-frigid-temperatures-in-divisional-round-showdown-with-bills