Worst weather NFL games

Football is an ugly game, and that's the beauty of it. The game can and has been played in any kind of weather. From heatwaves to blizzards - nothing stops the NFL. Take a look at some of the games that have pushed players and fans to the brink. These are a collection of the worst weather games in recent memory.

Sept. 25, 2011: Carolina Panthers 16, Jacksonville Jaguars 10

What started as a sunny, late Summer day turned into a monsoon in the second quarter of this rain-soaked slugfest. Clouds rolled in after kick-off, and dumped 4 inches of rain in less than an hour.

Sept. 25, 2011: Carolina Panthers 16, Jacksonville Jaguars 10

Fans ran indoors as water cascaded down the aisles. At one point, unfortunate spectators sitting in areas without drainage were literally bailing out their seats. Needless to say, the offense of both teams ground to a halt. Rain continued into the third quarter.

Jan. 3, 2010: Buffalo Bills 30, Indianapolis Colts 7

The Bills are considered one of the best cold-weather teams in the league. Not surprising considering the come from Buffalo, which was named the NFL town with the worst weather by The Weather Channel. So that may explain how the Bills were able to score 30 points against Peyton Manning and the Colts on a cold January day that dumped nearly 8 inches of snow on the field.

Jan. 3, 2010: Buffalo Bills 30, Indianapolis Colts 7

It was the last game of the regular season, and the Colts were already a lock for the playoffs. So Buffalo may have been running up the score a bit against an Indianapolis team that played back-ups and rookies for most of the game. But scoring on any team in blizzard conditions like these is impressive.

Jan. 12, 2008: Green Bay Packers 42, Seattle Seahawks 20

What would a bad weather list be like without Green Bay? The Gunslinger himself - Brett Favre - had a banner day in the slush and snow in this 2008 game at Lambeau Field. Favre threw for three touchdowns - a personal best for the postseason - and nailed wide receiver Donald Driver with a snowball for good measure.

Jan. 12, 2008: Green Bay Packers 42, Seattle Seahawks 20

"I've been hoping for that for 17 years," Favre said after the game. "I was watching the weather all day and it's a shame, I'm like, 'Just give us one of those big snow games.'"

Dec. 16, 2007: Cleveland Browns 8, Buffalo Bills 0

Seems like the Bills have a knack for bringing the chill wherever they go. Coming into Cleveland for a mid-December match up, the Bills were shut out. But to be fair, it's hard to move the ball in 4-inches of snow. The snow began falling - actually blowing sideways - off Lake Erie about 1 1/2 hours before kickoff and by game time, Browns Stadium had been transformed into the world's largest snow globe.

Dec. 16, 2007: Cleveland Browns 8, Buffalo Bills 0

With wind gusts up to 40 mph and visibility limited, throwing the ball was nearly impossible and both teams had to rely on their running games to move the ball. But even that was tough as players struggled to get traction on the slippery, snow-covered surface. Eventually the Browns managed to get an unusual 8 points on the board and win the game. It was the first 8-0 game since 1929.

Nov. 26, 2007: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Miami Dolphins 0

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They called it "Monday Night Mud." The Dolphins came to a recently re-sodded Heinz Field in Pittsburgh for some Monday night football. Due to a massive rainstorm, what they got instead was 59 minutes of scoreless slipping and sliding on the soggy field. Running and passing plays appeared to be going in slow motion. Punting was difficult, kicking was nearly impossible. Players sunk ankle deep at times into the swamp-like field, and one punt nearly disappeared as it struck nose-first into the brand new turf, burrowing itself like a golf ball.

Nov. 26, 2007: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Miami Dolphins 0

With :17 left in the game, Pittsburgh was finally able to score a field goal for the win. At 3-0 this game holds the record as the lowest scoring game ever to air on "Monday Night Football."