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Forecast puts rain and wind in focus for Giants–Titans

CBS Sports cited an 83 per cent chance of rain at kick-off, with north winds around 18 mph and gusts reaching 41 mph.

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NFL | Week 3

Rain and strong winds are forecast for the New York Giants’ Week 3 game against the Tennessee Titans at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. CBS Sports, citing weather.com, reported an 83 per cent chance of rain at the scheduled 1 p.m. ET kick-off.

North winds are expected to reach around 18 mph, with gusts up to 41 mph. The report said a wind advisory was in effect until 6 a.m. ET on Sunday.

The cited forecast expected precipitation to begin on Friday night and continue through Monday. Conditions could affect handling and kicking, though the material does not establish what weather occurred during the game.

The Giants entered the match-up at 1-1, while the Titans were 0-2.

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