As significant as Marvin Harrison's inactivity or Steven Jackson's injury, Week Eight served up a not-so-subtle takeaway: The time has come to make weather forecasts a regular part of your Sunday morning pre-game routine. In case you missed it, the Giants and Dolphins met in rainy, soggy London on Sunday and combined for a mere 23 points, 187 passing yards and 492 yards of total offense. They also recorded seven fumbles and two missed field goals. Giants QB Eli Manning registered a mere 59 passing yards, which in turn held fantasy monster Plaxico Burress to a sad 14 receiving yards.

With the calendar turning to November in Week Nine, it is officially time to make sure you check the weather for your fantasy commodities on Sunday mornings. Rain, snow, wind...the wintry elements can wreak havoc on your lineup, much like an elite defense can.

I would never recommend finding a fantasy player who just so happens to play in Arizona or a dome, just to ensure favorable climate conditions. However, the weather could very well be the determining factor between two very comparable players. It most certainly can impact which direction you choose at kicker, and stormy weather often has a profound impact on passing games. You don't want to start a fumbler in the rain, either. So just as you would check the inactive list while setting your lineup, put The Weather Channel in your favorite Sunday morning stops to make sure your fantasy stars won't encounter prohibitive weather.