It's the most common and banal subject for small talk, but the weather could play a big factor in the first three games of this weekend's wild card slate, so let's discuss its potential impact.
Line: Bengals -5.5, o/u 48.5
Weather forecast: 31°F with 10 mph winds and 0% chance of precipitation
Per Paul Dehner Jr., Raiders QB Derek Carr is 0-5 in games where the temperate was 37 degrees or less at kickoff. Like George Costanza in a swimming pool, Carr's EPA experiences significant shrinkage when it's cold.