Better fantasy QB this year ...

[averagejoe]

I think the Bears will have a better defense; a better running game; and worse weather to play in. For those reasons I would go with Luck.

Really doesn't get bitterly cold until December (if you can even call it "bitterly"), which is essentially fantasy playoff time. And cold isn't really a factor for outdoor teams. Doesn't seem to slow the Packers down. And since you brought up the weather, let's not forget that the Vikings will start to play outdoors again starting this season, for all of you Patterson, AP, Rudolph and Walsh owners.

Here's the temp averages in December:
Chicago = Hi 27. Lo 24
Green Bay = Hi 29. Lo 15.
Minneapolis = Hi 27. Lo 12.

 

[TREFF]

I think your right Joe.. cold doesn't seem to bother these guys anymore. About the only problems weather wise are ones that really can't be predicted until a couple days before the game. . High wind, massive rain, heavy snow. Something that unpredictable can't really be a factor when predicting a guy's outlook for the whole year.

 

[HizzleRocker]

Really doesn't get bitterly cold until December (if you can even call it "bitterly"), which is essentially fantasy playoff time. And cold isn't really a factor for outdoor teams. Doesn't seem to slow the Packers down. And since you brought up the weather, let's not forget that the Vikings will start to play outdoors again starting this season, for all of you Patterson, AP, Rudolph and Walsh owners.

Here's the temp averages in December:
Chicago = Hi 27. Lo 24
Green Bay = Hi 29. Lo 15.
Minneapolis = Hi 27. Lo 12.

Yeah, but it's windy year round and cold and snowy at times. I think you're right that it's not a huge factor. But it is something at least. You tell me for example 2 even qbs are playing: one in a dome and one in 25mph winds and with cold hard balls - who you taking.

 

[averagejoe]

You tell me for example 2 even qbs are playing: one in a dome and one in 25mph winds and with cold hard balls - who you taking.

I'd be more concerned with a dome QB who has to play out in those elements. They'll probably have it worse statistically than the QB familiar with those conditions.