Bengals-Cardinals weather: Pack sunscreen and umbrellas for game at Paycor Stadium

Cincinnati residents and fans planning to attend the Bengals’ Week 17 matchup against the Cardinals will experience unseasonably warm temperatures on Sunday. Rain and gusty conditions are expected during the evening, according to AccuWeather.

Morning commuters will encounter cloudy skies and chilly conditions with temperatures in the low 50s. Showers are possible as early as 1 a.m. and 4 a.m., though winds will remain light from the south-southeast at 7 to 9 mph.

The mercury will climb steadily as the day unfolds, reaching the low 60s by late morning. Afternoon highs will stretch into the upper 60s with a RealFeel in the mid-60s that AccuWeather characterizes as pleasant.

Breezes will pick up through the afternoon hours, shifting to the south-southwest and increasing to sustained speeds of 15 to 16 mph. Gusts could reach 27 mph.

Conditions will deteriorate after dark. Thunderstorms have a 51% probability of developing around 6 p.m., with rain chances intensifying at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Cincinnati has ruled out four players for the game:

• TE Cam Grandy (chest injury)
• WR Charlie Jones (ankle injury)
• C Matt Lee (knee injury)
• DE Joseph Ossai (ankle injury)

The Bengals have three additional players whose status remains uncertain. Tight end Noah Fant is questionable with an ankle injury, though he showed positive signs by returning to full practice Friday. Defensive tackle B.J. Hill and cornerback Josh Newton are also questionable after practicing in a limited capacity Friday.

Arizona faces its own injury challenges, ruling out four players as well:

• S Budda Baker (concussion and thumb injury)
• G Evan Brown (personal reasons)
• CB Kei’Trel Clark (back injury)
• OT Paris Johnson Jr. (knee injury)

The Cardinals listed six players as questionable, including outside linebacker Josh Sweat, who is dealing with ankle and knee injuries. Center Hjalte Froholdt has an elbow injury, wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is managing a heel issue, and safety Jalen Thompson is questionable with a hamstring injury.

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