Brutal Weather Sports Games
Photo #1- While Brett Favre's Packers prepare for temperatures that may drop below zero at Lambeau Field, Tom Brady and the Patriots will deal with wintry weather in New England as the NFL's conference championship games kick off Sunday. In tribute to the grit of the gridiron, AOL Sports takes a look at NFL classics that were played in abominable weather conditions.
Photo # 2- Patriots vs Raiders January 2002
The game became infamous for the play that spawned the "Tuck Rule" after Tom Brady's fumble was reviewed and ruled an incomplete pass. The Patriots would go on to defeat the Raiders 16-13 and win the playoff game in 20-degree temperatures and several inches of snow.
Photo # 3- Vikings vs Rams : Dec. 1977
A torrential rainstorm caused mucky conditions at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Both teams struggled mightily on offense over a long stretch, but the Vikings eventually came away with a 14-7 divisional playoff victory led by running back Chuck Foreman's 101 rushing yards.
Photo # 4 Giants vs Chargers : Dec 1995
Snowball fun turned dangerous when fans pummeled players, coaches, officials and photographers with chunks of ice in the Chargers' 27-17 win over the Giants at the Meadowlands. Officials threatened to call the game and fans faced a variety of charges after the barrage.
Photo # 5 Packers vs Seahawks : Jan. 2008
The Seahawks were grounded when they hit the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field for the divisional playoff game against the Packers. A snowstorm that gained strength after kickoff frustrated the Seahawks while Green Bay scored touchdowns on six straight possessions for a 42-20 win.
Photo #6 Bears vs Eagles : Dec 1988
Although the 65,534 spectators at Soldier Field couldn't tell what was happening, the Bears beat the Eagles, 20-12, in a playoff game where every play turned into a blind adventure. "'In the second half, I could see only 20 yards," said then-Bears quarterback Mike Tomczak.
Photo #7 Broncos vs Cheifs : Oct. 1995
t may have been typical atmosphere at Mile High Stadium, but the Broncos were the ones who had trouble surviving in the snow. Despite John Elway and Aaron Craver's efforts, the Chiefs' came away with a 21-7 victory in the bitter AFC rivalry.
Photo #8- Steelers vs Dolphins : Nov 2007
It was a heinous showing at Heinz Field on Monday Night Football. The turf couldn't handle the heavy downpour and neither could the offenses, as both teams didn't score for over 59 minutes of the game. Pittsburgh won 3-0 on a field goal in the lowest scoring Monday Night Football game.
Photo #9- Bills vs Browns: Dec. 2007
With wind gusts up to 40 mph blowing, it was literally snowing sideways at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Derek Anderson, seen here taking a dive, only managed 137 passing yards but still got to celebrate a win over the Bills in the first 8-0 game since 1929.
Photo #10- Packers vs Panthers : Jan. 2007
Reggie White and the Packers welcomed Carolina to single-digit temperatures at Lambeau Field for the NFC Championship Game. Green Bay took advantage of the conditions to win 30-13 and end a Super Bowl drought that stretched back to the original Ice Bowl 29 years earlier.
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