As is often the case during big-time football games at State Farm Stadium, a slippery field took center stage during Super Bowl LVII between the Chiefs and Eagles.
Kansas City and Philadelphia's players found getting traction on the Glendale, Ariz. field's indoor natural grass difficult, as did Michigan and TCU in the Fiesta Bowl six weeks prior. The NFL, however, has appeared to deny its role in creating a subpar environment in its championship game.
"The NFL has an unofficial excuse for the situation, one that has been communicated when owners ask about it. Per a league source, the league blames the players for not wearing the right shoes," Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk wrote Monday morning.
Florio noted that many Eagles changed their cleats at halftime of the Chiefs' 38-35 win on Feb. 12. Philadelphia, normally a dominant pass-rushing team, recorded just two sacks for a loss of two yards in the Super Bowl.
Fortunately for the Eagles, the Cardinals visit Philadelphia this year on New Year's Eve. Kansas City will get another go-around on the State Farm Stadium grass during the preseason on Aug. 19.
