Russell Wilson: My big hands will help with freezing conditions vs. Vikings
It's going to be a cold one in Minnesota on Sunday, with the current forecast calling for a high of four degrees.
The frigid conditions are of little concern to Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, though. He plans to use hand-warmers to help him heat up between plays.
"Fortunately I have big hands (10¼ inches), so that helps, too," Wilson said, via Sheil Kapadia of ESPN.
"When it comes to throwing, you want to be comfortable. You want to do what you always do. For me, that’s what I’ve always done, just throw with my bare hand."
Wilson has only played outdoors in below-freezing temperatures once before, a 24-20 road loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, according to ESPN Stats & Information. He completed 20-of-32 passes for 178 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in that game.
"I think when it gets that cold, when it's zero degrees, I think the ball gets a little harder," Wilson said. "I think that obviously it may freeze up a little bit, but you just play with it."