The most significant number to know may have nothing to do with the San Francisco 49ers or Arizona Cardinals.
That number would be 97, as in 97 degrees. The Weather Channel predicts a high of 97 degrees for Santa Clara on Sunday, which means it’ll be around 90 at kickoff. For some reason, in recent years–probably global warming, but I only know things about football–October has been a second summer in Northern California. And with another early-fall heatwave hitting the area, Levi’s Stadium won’t be an envious location.
The high temperature may benefit the 49ers and Cardinals, who are both looking to heat up after a slow start to the season.