Hurricane Francine causes storms at the Bills-Dolphins TNF game

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MIAMI – After fans were already told to shelter in place at Arrowhead Stadium due to nearby lightning strikes early in the first game of the NFL season before the Ravens vs. Chiefs game, the same could happen for Week 2's Thursday Night Football game in Miami.

The Buffalo Bills will face the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday. The moisture from Francine could cause isolated thunderstorms in South Florida shortly before kickoff.

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Francine formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday and will have life-threatening impacts on Louisiana and surrounding Gulf Coast states through the weekend.

The NFL's 32 football teams are spread across the country, and because of their locations, the country's climatic conditions can affect the way football games are played.

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Miami kicker Jason Sanders may have to contend with the slick conditions at the roofless Hard Rock Stadium after kicking a game-winning 52-yard field goal against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1. Buffalo kicker Tyler Bass knows a thing or two about inclement weather, as he is now in his fifth season as kicker for the Bills.

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Showers and thunderstorms are possible during the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, and while wind may not be a factor, let's just hope both teams have done wet ball drills leading up to the game.

FOX Weather's Future Radar shows storms early in the Bills' game against the Dolphins in Miami on Thursday.

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The chance of rain is highest in the first half, but the rain will ease around midnight as fans head home.

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw for an impressive 336 yards in the Week 1 game against the Jaguars, but his throwing yards could be less impressive if rain showers hamper his passing game. Checkdowns will be crucial for Tagolvailoa, especially if he deploys the Cheetah himself, Tyreek Hill. Following Wednesday's announcement that Raheem Mostert is out for Thursday's game, De'Von Achane will likely be RB1, depending on his questionable status.

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For Buffalo, quarterback Josh Allen is coming off a brilliant fantasy game in Week 1 with over 30 points and four touchdowns against the Arizona Cardinals. And while he would be a no-brainer for any fantasy team in Week 2, Allen is still working on breaking in his new receivers: rookie Keon Coleman and veteran Curtis Samuel. With rain forecast, Buffalo may rely more heavily on running back James Cook or Allen himself, who scored two more rushing touchdowns in the opening game.