That's not to knock games played in domes. Sure, football has its fair share of domes, but the large majority of NFL venues are entirely open to the will of Mother Nature. The NBA and NHL exclusively play indoors, and MLB will call games or use retractable roofs when the conditions become too harsh. Of the four major American sports, the NFL has always been unique in its lone willingness to brave the weather for all of its games. Accounting for extreme temperatures is easy.Precipitation is nuanced in its effect depending on the type (rain or snow) and severity.Wind's effect may seem underwhelming at first, but contextualizing performance can show its significant impact.Wind is the most reliable weather condition to account for due to the sample size.Most weather only has light to moderate effects on NFL outcomes.18, 2015 – Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers vs. Indianapolis Colts 40 of 49 for 522 and 6 TDS Oct. 26, 2014 – Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Denver Broncos 25 of 36 for 506 yards and 5 TDS Oct. Jacksonville Jaguars* 43 of 55 for 527 yards and 5 TDS Oct. 18, 2012 – Matt Schaub, Houston Texans vs. 16, 2012 – Eli Manning, New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31 of 51 for 510 yards and 3 TDS Nov. Green Bay Packers 36 of 59 for 520 yards and 5 TDs Sept. 1, 2012 – Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions vs. Miami Dolphins 32 of 48 for 517 yards and 4 TDs Jan. 12, 2011 – Tom Brady, New England Patriots vs. Green Bay Packers 29 of 46 for 503 yards and 3 TDs Sept. 20, 2009 – Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals 37 of 52 for 510 yards and 2 TDs Dec. 19, 2006 – Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints vs.
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