The Washington Post September 21, 2026 • 18:06

157-degree turf was so hot NFL players had to hose off their cleats - The Washington Post

By Rick Maese

157-degree turf was so hot NFL players had to hose off their cleats - The Washington Post

The extreme heat in Nashville produced some unusual scenes during the Philadelphia Eagles’ 24-20 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

The artificial turf felt like a stovetop. Players sprayed water on their cleats to cool them down. An offensive lineman cycled through multiple pairs of shoes. And Philadelphia Eagles Coach Nick Siri… [+17 chars]

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