A look at the top 5 coldest games in NFL history, according to Forbes.com:
1. THE FREEZER BOWL
Jan. 10, 1982, Riverfront Stadium, Cincinnati, AFC Championship Game, Bengals vs. Chargers Temperature: -9 degrees; Windchill: -59 degrees
The coldest game ever for windchill, as winds gusted up to 35 mph. The Bengals gave a 27-7 hammering to their California visitors,
who had played an exhausting game in Miami humidity the week before. Bengals defensive end Eddie Edwards, with a frostbitten left ear, sustained the only weather-related injury of the game.
2. THE ICE BOWL
Dec. 31, 1967, Lambeau Field, Green Bay, NFL Championship, Packers vs. Cowboys
Temperature: -13 degrees; Windchill: - 48 degrees
The coldest New Year's Eve in Green Bay history gave new meaning to “frozen tundra," the historic nickname of Lambeau Field's playing surface. The back-and-forth game was won by the Packers 21-17 on a 1-yard quarterback sneak by Bart Starr over guard Jerry Kramer with 13 seconds to play.
3. BITTER IN BUFFALO
Jan. 15, 1994, Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, NY, AFC Divisional, Bills vs. Raiders
Temperature: 0 degrees; Windchill: -32 degrees
The Raiders hung in there against the elements and led in the final quarter, but a late Jim Kelly touchdown pass pulled out a 29-23 win for the Bills.
4. NORTHERN EXPOSURE
Dec. 5, 1970, Metropolitan Stadium, Bloomington, Minn., regular season, Vikings vs. Bears
Temperature: 9 degrees; Windchill: -30 degrees
Heavy winds and cold air kept the teams grounded - only one offensive touchdown was scored all day. The Vikings pulled out the battle of field goals, 16-13, clinching their third-straight division title.
5. NORTHERN EXPOSURE, PART II
Dec. 3, 1972, Metropolitan Stadium, Bloomington, Minn., regular season, Vikings vs. Bears
Temperature: -2 degrees; Windchill: -26 degrees
The Vikings limited Chicago to 91 yards of total offense, while riding three field goals and a defensive touchdown to a 23-10 win.
BY THE WAY
How cold was the Packers-Giants 1962 NFL Championship game? Glad you asked. On Dec. 30, 1962, at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, it was 13 degrees. The temperature, combined with 40 mph winds, kept both passing games at bay. The Packers won, 16-7, in a game featuring only one offensive touchdown. The GiantsNew York Giants , in losing their fourth title game in five years, picked up their only score on a blocked punt recovered in the end zone.
