Currently, the expected high temperature at Soldier Field for the Week 15 game between the Browns and Bears is 14 degrees, with a low of -2. Winds of seven to 14 miles per hour with gusts up to 27 mph will make it feel even colder.
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The frigid conditions could make it much more difficult for Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders to duplicate his Week 14 performance, during which he had 364 passing yards, three passing touchdowns and a rushing touchdown against the Titans.
If he does, Sanders will be the first rookie quarterback in NFL history to have consecutive games of 300 or more passing yards and three or more total touchdowns.
In that same game, Browns defensive end Myles Garrett needs 3.0 sacks to break the single-season sack record of 22.5.
For the Bears, goals are about the team. Currently ranked seventh in the NFC, and closing the season with games against the Packers, 49ers and Lions, a loss will make it more difficult to turn a 9-3 start into a postseason berth.