Hurricane Helene could impact weather report for NY Jets vs Broncos in Week 4

The sports world has been heavily impacted in the United States over the last few days as a result of Hurricane Helene, and that could continue on Sunday with the NY Jets' Week 4 game against the Denver Broncos.

Now a tropical storm, Hurricane Helene was a Category 4 storm when it made landfall in Florida on Thursday night. Not only has the storm caused significant damage throughout the southeastern portion of the country, but it's also caused numerous cancelations across the sporting world.

The New York Mets-Atlanta Braves games scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday this past week were postponed until this coming Monday. The Jets don't have to worry about their game being canceled, but they could still feel the effects of the devastating storm.

Jets fans attending Sunday's game should probably prepare to bring a jacket or a poncho as there is a decent chance we will see some rain at MetLife Stadium.

What is the weather for NY Jets vs Broncos in Week 4?

The good news for fans is that most of the rain showers in the area are expected to be cleaned up by the time the Jets and Broncos take the field on Sunday. There is currently only a 21% chance of rain in East Rutherford, NJ at 1 pm on Sunday at the time of writing.

The area is projected (and already has seen) to see some rain on Saturday, but there are only scattered showers from the outskirts of Hurricane Helene expected on Sunday. That doesn't mean the game won't still be affected, however.

The rain from the previous 48 hours could lead to a wet playing surface, prompting both teams to lean on their running games even more. That's a positive development for the Jets, who hold a clear advantage in that category.

Breece Hall and Braelon Allen have established themselves as one of the best running back duos in the NFL, and even against a stingy Broncos run defense, they should be able to carry the Jets in Week 4.

As for the Broncos, the likes of Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin, and Tyler Badie have struggled to make ground this season. Williams and McLaughlin — Denver's two top running backs — are each averaging 2.2 yards per carry in 2024. Rookie quarterback Bo Nix is actually the team's leading rusher.

A potentially rainy day could also pose a problem for Nix and the Broncos, especially if the rookie QB is reckless with the football, as he has been so far this season. Aaron Rodgers, on the other hand, has a history of playing well in the rain.

Don't expect a monsoon of sorts on Sunday, but both the Jets and Broncos should at least be partially impacted by the devastating Hurricane Helene.

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