‘I needed an IV’: Shoes melt as turf temperature reaches 69.4C in Eagles-Titans game

Eagles coach says game was ‘hot as shit’ as Cam Jurgens had to replace cleats several times
TOUCHDOWN: Philly's Darius Cooper catches the game winning touchdown against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Pic: Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images

TOUCHDOWN: Philly's Darius Cooper catches the game winning touchdown against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Pic: Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images

The Tennessee Titans were happy to get off the field on Sunday, and not just because they lost their second game in a row.

Amid sweltering conditions in Nashville, the temperature on the artificial turf at Nissan Stadium reached 157F (69.4C), according to the Fox broadcast.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Save €40 on an Annual Subscription.​

Continue reading within unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber benefits.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited