Cam Jurgens: Turf Was Just Radiating Heat in Nashville
FOX Sports reported the turf reached 157 degrees Fahrenheit as Eagles players described melted cleats and coach Nick Sirianni needed an IV.
- On Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Tennessee Titans 24-20 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, where turf temperatures reached 157 degrees Fahrenheit during the Week 2 matchup.
- A heat dome settled over Nashville, trapping high pressure near the surface and pushing ambient temperatures to 95 degrees with a heat index of around 105 at kickoff.
- Offensive lineman Cam Jurgens said his cleats were melting, adding, "Halftime was like a NASCAR pit crew helping me get ready." Head coach Nick Sirianni required an IV following the game.
- Eagles left tackle Jordan Mailata stated, "This is why we want all grass fields," arguing turf traps heat dangerously. Players watered down cleats during the game to combat the extreme conditions.
- The NFL could be more proactive in changing start times when extreme heat occurs in September. The Titans are building a new facility to replace Nissan Stadium, which will offer cooler conditions.
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"Had to Get an IV" - Eagles HC Reveals Tough Scenario As Players' Cleats Melt After Temperature Soars 157F
The NFL’s grass-versus-turf debate continues to simmer, with 16 of the league’s 30 fields using natural grass for games. The NFL Players Association has been pushing for grass to become compulsory across the league, keeping the issue firmly on the table as players and officials continue to debate playing surfaces. Now, that debate came roaring […]
Nissan Stadium Turf Reached 157 Degrees Which Melted Players’ Cleats During Eagles-Titans Game
It was extremely hot on Sunday in Nashville. During the Eagles’ 24-20 win over the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium, the temperature of the turf reached 157 degrees Fahrenheit, per the television broadcast which led to players’ cleats melting and Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni needing an IV as a result of the extreme heat. […]
NFL Heat: 'I Didn't Play a Snap, and I Had to Get an IV'
Of all the stats to emerge from Sunday's game against the Eagles and Titans, the most jarring one is that the temperature on the turf in Tennessee hit 157 degrees in the second half. The Fox broadcast relayed the stat, along with images of players having their cleats cooled off...
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