Fans heading to Nissan Stadium for the Titans-Saints game on Sunday will be greeted by unseasonably warm weather, with temperatures reaching a high of 72 degrees before the arrival of rain later in the evening, as per AccuWeather forecasts.
The day will begin with cloudy skies and temperatures in the low 60s, gradually warming up to peak around 2 p.m. The RealFeel temperature is expected to be around 68 degrees in the afternoon. South-southwest winds are predicted to strengthen throughout the day, starting at 9 mph in the morning and increasing to 16 mph in the afternoon, with gusts potentially hitting 33 mph.
While fans can enjoy dry conditions for much of the day, rain is anticipated to sweep in after dark. The likelihood of precipitation will rise to 33% by 9 p.m. and soar to 75% from 10 p.m. onward, with an estimated rainfall of about 0.04 inches. As the rain begins, temperatures are expected to fall from the mid-60s down to the high 50s by 11 p.m.
In terms of player news, the Titans will be without cornerback Marcus Harris, outside linebacker Oluwafemi Oladejo, and wide receiver Bryce Oliver due to injuries. Harris has been sidelined all week with a knee issue. Two players are considered questionable: outside linebacker Ali Gaye, who has participated fully in practice despite a knee injury, and cornerback Micah Robinson, who missed Friday’s practice with an illness.
Additionally, outside linebacker Jaylen Harrell did not practice on Friday for personal reasons but has no game status designation. Other players on the Titans’ injury report, including cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis, tight end Gunnar Helm, and guard Kevin Zeitler, are expected to take the field despite being limited in practice due to various injuries.
The Saints also face injury challenges, most notably running back Alvin Kamara, defensive tackle Bryan Bresee, and guard Cesar Ruiz, who did not practice earlier in the week due to knee and ankle injuries.
Despite the weather uncertainties and injury reports, fans can look forward to an exciting matchup at Nissan Stadium, showcasing the resilience of both teams as they aim for victory amidst the challenges.