Eagles guard Cam Jurgens says 'radiating' artificial turf at Titans' field damaged his cleats; Nick Sirianni needed an IV
The conditions for Sunday's game raise some obvious concerns about the susceptibility of artificial turf to radiating heat and whether the NFL should be scheduling late summer games outdoors in the afternoon in southern cities.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni required an IV during a scorching Sunday game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The extreme heat, exacerbated by the artificial turf surface, caused left guard Cam Jurgens to change his cleats multiple times and report that the surface was "radiating" heat. Halftime at the game resembled a NASCAR pit crew assisting the players.
Titans players were proactive in cooling their cleats by watering them down during breaks. Sirianni, who didn't play in the game, acknowledged the team's efforts to endure the intense conditions. The extreme temperatures, with the turf reaching 157 degrees, have raised concerns about the potential risks of scheduling outdoor games in late summer in the South.
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