By The slippery state of the field became a key concern during Super Bowl LVII between the Chiefs and Eagles at State Farm Stadium, as is sometimes the case with important football games. The indoor natural grass in Glendale, Arizona proved to be difficult for both teams, Kansas City and Philadelphia, just like it had been for Michigan and TCU in the Fiesta Bowl six weeks previously. Fascinatingly, the NFL appears to absolve itself of any blame for the poor playing conditions in the title game.
According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the NFL has unofficially blamed the situation on the players’ footwear choices and has informed club owners who have inquired about the matter of this reason. At halftime of the Chiefs’ 38-35 victory on February 12, Florio stated that numerous Eagles players switched out their cleats. Philadelphia, famed for its powerful pass rush, was only able to record two sacks for a paltry loss of two yards during the Super Bowl due to the difficult playing circumstances.
The Eagles will get a second chance to play on the same field on New Year’s Eve when they visit the Cardinals in Philadelphia. On August 19, Kansas City, on the other side, will get another opportunity to play on the grass at State Farm Stadium.
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