Sunday’s Seahawks-Vikings matchup is shaping up to be one of the coldest NFL games on record.

The projected high in Minneapolis that day is just 4 degrees, according to AccuWeather. Factor in winds of 15-20 miles per hour, and the wind chills for kickoff could approach -20 degrees.

The elements are certain to play a factor in the game itself, and Seahawks Kicker Steven Hauschka is keeping that in mind as he prepares for Sunday.

One of a few trips to the freezer this week to collect K balls to get ready for Sunday ❄️❄️ 4F!

A photo posted by Steven Hauschka (@stevenhauschka4) on


This game will likely mark the end of the Vikings’ run in outdoor-only TCF Bank Stadium, as they will move into the state-of-the-art, and closed roof, U.S. Bank Stadium beginning next season. For the players about to be subjected to the some of the worst a Minnesota winter can offer, that information likely serves as little solace.

Hey, at least the kicker will be ready.

About Ben Sieck

Ben is a recent graduate of Butler University where he served as Managing Editor and Co-Editor-in-Chief for the Butler Collegian. He currently resides in Indianapolis.