It’s impossible to prevent injuries in football, but one factor can play a significant factor in helping to limit them: the playing surface. As stadiums more frequently install artificial turf surfaces, players and coaches have shared their opinions on the differences between playing on turf and natural grass.
It’s always a hot topic, but Sunday’s Chargers-Seahawks game sparked the conversation again after J.C. Jackson and DK Metcalf suffered non-contact knee injuries. On Thursday, Cooper Kupp was asked for his take on the debate and he left no doubt about what he’d rather play on.
