And it means the expected temperature of a warm 77 degrees Fahrenheit will feel like a far cooler 63°.
Not surprisingly, it was an evening charged with emotion as the Rams won 27-9.
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That teed up a contest with the Eagles, who downed the Green Bay Packers 22-10.
Severe weather warnings for this weekend include a snowy deluge just ahead of the much-awaited clash at the Lincoln Financial Field.
The Rams of course have had far bigger issues to deal with recently.
Whoever wins that will meet the Chiefs – with a Super Bowl place at stake.
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Then on Sunday the Rams’ match will be followed by Buffalo Bills taking on Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium.