Turf Temperature Reaches 157F During Eagles-Titans Game

During the NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Tennessee Titans on September 21, 2026, the artificial turf at Nissan Stadium in Nashville reached a temperature of 157F (69.4C), according to the Fox broadcast. Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni noted the extreme heat, stating, "It was hot as shit, everybody was as hot as shit." He mentioned needing an IV despite not playing. The air temperature was reported at 95F (35C) with a heat index of 105F (40.5C). Eagles offensive lineman Jordan Mailata highlighted concerns regarding the use of artificial turf, stating, "[The heat] just sits there and bounces up into you," and called for a transition to grass fields to ensure player safety. Players were seen pouring water on their shoes to cool them down, with Cam Jurgens reporting multiple replacements of his cleats due to melting. Last week, Titans safety Amani Hooker also experienced issues with his shoes in similarly hot conditions. There has been ongoing concern regarding player safety in extreme heat, particularly after incidents involving college players suffering heat-related illnesses.