ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – At this time of year, teams need to deal with inclement weather, but what we saw on Monday night here between the Patriots and Buffalo Bills was ridiculous.
Prior to kickoff, the National Weather Service issued a wind advisory due to gale-force winds in the area. Gusts came in from Lake Erie, ripping through the Buffalo area. The Weather Channel said the west winds hit 40 knots and caused waves to reach 14-feet high. According to their website, “strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.