Sunday's game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium was played under heat conditions so severe that players' cleats began to melt and head coach Nick Sirianni required an IV, according to reporting by Tim McManus of ESPN.
The playing surface at Nissan Stadium reached a temperature of 157 degrees Fahrenheit, a reading that underscores the physical toll the conditions placed on participants. The Eagles won the game 24-20.
The details emerged from ESPN's coverage of the contest, which documented both the equipment failures on the field and the medical attention Sirianni needed as a result of the extreme heat.
Nissan Stadium is the home venue of the Tennessee Titans. The turf temperature of 157 F is the central figure in ESPN's account, illustrating how heat can affect playing surfaces and player safety during games.
