See the Coldest NFL Games Ever Played

Temperature: -4°F (Wind Chill: -24°F). On Jan. 20, 2008, the Green Bay Packers faced the New York Giants in a frigid NFC championship football game. Here, Packers quarterback Brett Favre warms his hands at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
Temperature: -4°F (Wind Chill: -24°F). On Jan. 20, 2008, the Green Bay Packers faced the New York Giants in a frigid NFC championship football game. Here, Packers quarterback Brett Favre warms his hands at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.David J. Phillip—AP
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Temperature: -13°F (Wind Chill: - 48°F) On Dec. 31, 1967, the Green Bay Packers faced the Dallas Cowboys in the "Ice Bowl" at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Here, quarterback Bart Starr stands on the sidelines with head coach Vince Lombardi.
Temperature: -13°F (Wind Chill: - 48°F). On Dec. 31, 1967, the Green Bay Packers faced the Dallas Cowboys in the "Ice Bowl" at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Here, quarterback Bart Starr stands on the sidelines with head coach Vince Lombardi.Vernon Biever—AP
Temperature: -9°F (Wind Chill: -59°F). On Jan. 10, 1982 the San Diego Chargers faced the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship football game in Cincinnati. Here, quarterback Dan Fouts' breath is visible.
Temperature: -9°F (Wind Chill: -59°F). On Jan. 10, 1982 the San Diego Chargers faced the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship football game in Cincinnati. Here, quarterback Dan Fouts' breath is visible.AP
Temperature: -6°F (Wind Chill -25°F). On Jan. 10, 2016, fans braved subzero temperatures at an NFL football playoff game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Seattle Seahawks at TCFBank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Temperature: -6°F (Wind Chill -25°F). On Jan. 10, 2016, fans braved subzero temperatures at an NFL football playoff game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Seattle Seahawks at TCFBank Stadium in Minneapolis.Hannah Foslien—Getty Images
Temperature: -6°F. On Jan. 7, 1996, the Indianapolis Colts faced the Kansas City Chiefs in an NFL football playoff game. Here, quarterback Jim Harbaugh warms his hands at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
Temperature: -6°F. On Jan. 7, 1996, the Indianapolis Colts faced the Kansas City Chiefs in an NFL football playoff game. Here, quarterback Jim Harbaugh warms his hands at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.Al Messerschmidt—AP
Temperature: -5°F. On Jan. 4, 1981, the Oakland raiders defeated the Cleveland Browns in a subzero NFL football playoff game. Here, a member of the grounds crew retouches the frosty field at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland.
Temperature: -5°F. On Jan. 4, 1981, the Oakland raiders defeated the Cleveland Browns in a subzero NFL football playoff game. Here, a member of the grounds crew retouches the frosty field at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland. Dennis Collins—Getty Images
Temperature: -4°F (Wind Chill: -24°F). On Jan. 20, 2008, the Green Bay Packers faced the New York Giants in a frigid NFC championship football game. Here, Packers quarterback Brett Favre warms his hands at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
Temperature: -4°F (Wind Chill: -24°F). On Jan. 20, 2008, the Green Bay Packers faced the New York Giants in a frigid NFC championship football game. Here, Packers quarterback Brett Favre warms his hands at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. David J. Phillip—AP
Temperature: -2°F (Wind Chill: -26°F) On Dec. 3, 1972, the Minnesota Vikings faced the Chicago Bears in freezing weather at Metropolitan Stadium. No photos are available from that game. Here, on Dec. 5, 1970, fans braved 10-degree weather to see the Bears face the Vikings in Minneapolis.
Temperature: -2°F (Wind Chill: -26°F) On Dec. 3, 1972, the Minnesota Vikings faced the Chicago Bears in freezing weather at Metropolitan Stadium. No photos are available from that game. Here, on Dec. 5, 1970, fans braved 10-degree weather to see the Bears face the Vikings in Minneapolis.AP
Pete Lammons, Scott Hunter, John Brockington
Temperature: 0°F (Wind Chill: -18°F). On Dec. 10, 1972, the Green Bay Packers faced the Minnesota Vikings in an NFL football game. Here, tight end Pete Lammons (86), quarterback Scott Hunter (16), and running back John Brockington (42) celebrate the Packer's victory at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington, Minn. Vernon Biever—AP
Temperature: 0°F On Dec. 26, 1993, the Green Bay Packers faced the Los Angeles Raiders in an NFL football game. Here, coaches Mike Holmgran and Art Shell greet each other in Green Bay, Wis.
Temperature: 0°F. On Dec. 26, 1993, the Green Bay Packers faced the Los Angeles Raiders in an NFL football game. Here, coaches Mike Holmgran and Art Shell greet each other in Green Bay, Wis. Morry Gash—AP
Tim Brown
Temperature: 0°F (Wind Chill: -3°F) On Jan. 15, 1994, the Los Angeles Raiders and Buffalo Bills faced off in an AFC Divisional playoff game in freezing weather. Here, wide receiver Tim Brown (81) warms his hands at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. Al Messerschmidt—AP

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