Eagles players report challenges from Tennessee's artificial turf heat
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 3:07 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
In extreme heat during the game against the Titans, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni required an IV. Eagles guard Cam Jurgens mentioned that the artificial turf at Nissan Stadium was 'radiating' heat on a day where temperatures reached 96 degrees. He had to change cleats multiple times due to the conditions, which affected performance and safety. Players from both teams expressed the difficulties faced with the high temperatures on the field.
- •Nick Sirianni needed an IV due to extreme heat during the game.
- •Jurgens reported his cleats were damaged by the hot turf.
- •Field temperatures reached 157 degrees during the matchup.
- •Titans players took measures to cool down their cleats.
- 3:07 AMYahoo Sports — Eagles guard Cam Jurgens says 'radiating' artificial turf at Titans' field damaged his cleats; Nick Sirianni needed an IV
- 3:07 AMYahoo Sports — Eagles G 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.
"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.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 3:07 AMEagles 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.
- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 3:07 AMEagles G 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.
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