The slippery conditions at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, during Super Bowl LVII caused a lot of frustration for players, coaches, and fans alike. The Chiefs’ 38-35 victory over the Eagles is still considered one of the top 10 best Super Bowls of all-time, but the field conditions were a major issue during the game.
Coach Andy Reid spoke with Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Chris Simms on Tuesday and revealed that the Chiefs’ kickers had gone to the stadium the day before the Super Bowl and reported that the field was in good condition. However, Reid believes the conditions changed due to the retractable roof being open and letting moisture in.
Many Eagles players were vocal about their frustrations with the field conditions, with edge rusher Haason Reddick even going as far as to call it “the worst field I’ve ever played on.”
Fortunately, the Chiefs were prepared for the conditions. Reid also revealed that equipment director Allen Wright had made a change to the players’ cleats during the game to help them better handle the turf, and that the team had enough shoes to make the switch.
The field conditions at State Farm Stadium during Super Bowl LVII were certainly a major issue, but the Chiefs’ preparation and quick thinking allowed them to overcome the adversity and emerge as champions.
