Because maybe they havent dealt with an injury. Whether its the turf, the grass or whatever, its still a big percentage that a guy can get hurt or injured each play, Ward said. Its about ethics. A joint committee of experts met with representatives from the NFL and NFLPA via Zoom on Nov. 1 and gave them this data. Currently, we are on track to see the largest percent difference in turf versus grass-related lower extremity injuries over the past 7 years. Ill point out that there are some questions about the sample size and what it means. Gardner-Johnson, and he continued last month with acquiring Robert Quinn and having the Bears pay the majority of his remaining salary for 2022. Having the game moved to Saturday night certainly wont help Miamis preparation or health/recovery. Its night and day, especially when you havent been on it for a while, and then we went out to Carolina and you just feel it warming up. Oh, a hundred percent, Bosa said, nodding his head for emphasis. Ankle and foot injuries increased the most, while knee injuries not specific to only ACL also were higher on turf. I prefer natural grass, Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. They must have this information. NFL says injury risk similar on artificial turf vs. grass; critics blast that assessment. Aaron Rodgers has hit the ground in every NFL stadium except one. But if everybodys got a problem with turf, just switch it over to grass. it does and always will happen on grass too. Kevin Seifert of ESPN reviewed the internal NFL data Jones referenced. He's on track for his fewest passing touchdowns in that area since 2019. Its just how quickly can we get there.. "We were horrendous in the red zone and that's again on my shoulders. Altogether, a 7% increase in lower extremity injury rates was found during NFL games on turf when compared to grass dating back to 2016. Try a week on us. Baltimore Ravens BUS: 58.23. 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All those 49ers injuries prompted a review involving representatives from the NFL, NFLPA, MetLife Stadium, the Jets, the Giants, the turf maker and an independent field inspector. Seems like it would even it out., Or more than even out, I added. It takes much different prep for Florida vs Canada rinks, they wont be nearly the same. I like grass better. As players, we have a simple message for the league: stop with the lip service, stop with the media spin, stop pretending you care," he said. Even though the grass was specifically bred for indoor use, the dome's semi-transparent Lucite ceiling panels, which had been painted white to cut down on glare that bothered the players, did And then you realize after a few years, its like, whew, Ill do anything to get on some grass.. Allen is completing just 51 percent of his red-zone throws, down from 53.7% last year and 63.1% in his MVP runner-up season in 2020. And its fair for the players to prioritize their own dollars, too. Would injured free-agent receiver Odell Beckham Jr., a divas diva, fit in with the culture and chemistry that has helped the Eagles start the season 11-1? I'm not sourcing anything here, to be clear. The injury comes one day after the NFLPA launched a PR campaign lobbying the NFL to replace artificial turf with grass surfaces. They dont have a bad field in this league, but there are better fields, New York Giants safety Julian Love said. Jed does an awesome job of providing us with that.. We happen to play on the lowest turf in the league, so you want to see those standards go up., Added Cincinnati Bengals nose tackle D.J. Youre way less sore the next day, thats for sure. Maybe the NFL universe at-large will understand what Bosa told me this week about the pitfalls of playing football games on artificial turf. These turf fields have grown more popular as NFL stadiums have transformed over the years from football-only (or football-mostly) event spaces to concert venues and uses for other sporting events. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. But this is one of those questions where the NFL doesnt really want the real answer. Their joint Surfaces Committee uses the data to compare injuries in each of the 30 stadiums the league plays in, paying particular attention to injuries that occur without contact and could potentially be attributed to the surface itself. section: | slug: nfl-insider-notes-heat-turned-up-on-turf-vs-grass-debate-dissecting-josh-allens-woes-and-more-from-week-10 | sport: football | route: article_single.us | Defensive end Nick Bosa, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, defensive tackle Solomon Thomas and running backs Raheem Mostert and Tevin Coleman all suffered game-ending lower-body injuries that day. The committee presented findings to owners during last months meeting in New York. If we can fix it, lets fix it. With a new week upon us, some players will return to the field, while new injuries (especially to high-value players) will impact teams' wins and losses. Reader said. He knows from experience you can get hurt playing football on any surface. You see star guys go down all of the time because of it.. Nobody likes to see athletes get injured, and if there is anything that can be done to minimize that risk, it should be a high priority. When he was outlasted, it was usually by his fellow co-offensive Baker Mayfield threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Van Jefferson with 10 seconds to play to cap a 98-yard drive, and the Los Angeles Rams brand-new quarterback led two TD drives late in the fourth quarter of a shocking 17-16 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Its a value-add. Deebo (@19problemz) February 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Players parroted Tretter's plea, and even a few coaches have joined the push. Noncontact injuries (specifically ACLs) have also shown higher rates on synthetic turf vs natural grass. Defensive end Nick Bosa, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, defensive tackle Solomon Thomas and running backs Raheem Mostert and Tevin Coleman all suffered game-ending lower-body injuries that day. 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I feel like the league, the NFL, the organization should want to protect its players. Really, its just sanity. I havent seen it personally, but I could definitely see that happening. Jacksonville Jaguars BUS: 85.34. I think maybe when a free agent or something doesnt want to go to a team because they play eight games on turf at home, that might raise some red flags, put ownership on notice. The NFL hasnt acknowledged a need for new sod. Im faster on turf, so is everyone else. Its more forgiving, more natural, and it just feel its better. Players from Seattle to Miami, from New England to Los Angeles, have loudly backed Tretter. The strongest word I heard used this past week related to player feelings was "irked.". I do think its time to go all grass throughout the league, the four-time MVP said Tuesday, echoing a growing sentiment thats become a major talking point around the NFL. This would be putting your money where your mouth is if player safety is important.. But 16 of the 32 teams play their home games on 14 artificial surfaces (the Los Angeles teams share a stadium and so do the New York teams). Well get to all of Bosas other very logical points about getting rid of artificial turf later in this column. According to Next Gen Stats, Watsons sprint vs. Chicago was the Packers second-fastest over the last six seasons. The head of NATO has expressed worry that the fighting in Ukraine could spin out of control and become a war between Russia and NATO Chris Perkins: Dolphins doomed by latest NFL schedule changes? Fourteen of the NFLs 30 venues still use a version of synthetic turf. 1 pick went 22 of 35 for 230 yards and snapped the defending Super Bowl champions six-game losing streak in dramatic fashion. Brown as the established No. This past season the data showed almost no difference between grass versus turf, and I'm told those numbers remained steady during this year's preseason. You can cancel at any time. If they do it, it'll be because they didn't let the outside noise distract them this past week. But first, lets use the direct approach to owners and executives who might want the 49ers defensive end and like-minded superstars to play for their teams. How can anyone answer that and who would want to, anyway? Beathard. CINCINNATI (AP) Joe Burrow threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, Samaje Perine rushed for a season-high 106 yards and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 on Sunday in their first meeting since the Bengals prevailed in last seasons AFC championship game. All while going through a few injury-ravaged seasons. But there are different types of turf, and slit film is the one the NFLPA is taking aim at. This doesnt mean that it wont come down as there is much more of the season left to play, but it does raise the question: do things need to change? CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Why wouldnt Jerry Jones want Micah Parsons on the best surface you could possibly have him on? Bosa said of the Cowboys owner and star. And speaking of irked, those who wish for Dan Snyder to sell the team may have reason to be miffed at the D.C. attorney general following his civil lawsuit filed last week. A lot of money in this league, he said. That ratio replicated during the 2022 preseason, Jeff Miller, the NFLs executive vice president of communications, public affairs and policy, told Seifert. Meanwhile, Bosa is a little worried that even something as important as the union pushing for safer fields wont lead to the desired result. I wonder what that is all about? Two indoor venues in Arizona and Las Vegas have grass fields that can be rolled into the sun. Stadiums with artificial surfaces replace their turf every 2-3 years, per Miller. A trainer checks on New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson after he suffered a knee injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray). The players Ive talked to shake their heads at that studys conclusion. Each franchise is making millions. Two years later, Tretter now with players like Rodgers standing behind him insists the standards need to be raised. They check all the boxes OBJ would seemingly want. Concussions, which the NFL alongside the NFLPA has implemented new protocols for this season, and the turf vs. grass debate a hot-button topic that has garnered a lot of press with players giving their opinions on the matter. I do think its time to go all grass throughout the league, the four-time MVP said Tuesday, echoing a growing sentiment thats become a major talking point around the NFL. Those injuries are classified as non-contact and to the lower extremities: knees, ankles and feet. I dont know how much that would cost. Because with the players youre making a lot of money., Bosa rolls his eyes at one particular rhetorical impediment: Then you have the older players who are, like, Oh, I played on concrete. Its like saying you dont want to improve peoples health and well-being just cause the older guys didnt do it?. When soccer teams that come in here and put in grass, I think we should be able to do the same thing. Were serious knee injuries the same, or other less-serious injuries? As players, we have a simple message for the league: stop with the lip service, stop with the media spin, stop pretending you care, he said. Rookie running back Brian Robinson seemed unbothered by being unnecessarily included in the statement when he met with the media last week. I get a lot more achy after games.. Ive listened to all the studies, density studies, Ive seen all the different compounds theyve put in there. The problem is players opting for cleats that will hook up on all surfaces. Also, players are bargaining for their safety against dollars theyd have to give up huge chunks of their revenue share to get the owners to even consider a grass mandate. But the union is hoping to see some eventual change from the league on this debate that players have long wished for. But it doesnt seem like the owners care as much.. He's thrown a pick in the red zone in each of the past three games. WebRead latest breaking news, updates, and headlines. Or guys who have dealt with injuries from it. The union had asked for and the NFL is working with the union on player surveys for more information on playing surfaces. This is what I asked Bosa this week: Could future free-agent decisions turn on whether or not a team plays its home games on natural grass instead of artificial turf? How many ankle injuries equal one ACL tear? I trained on the turf because I knew we were going to turf (in Carolina last season). He stressed to keep the focus on themselves. Get information on latest national and international events & more. They arent getting injuries from being hit. How about the toxicity of real grass vs plastic & rubber tires? The sport is violent enough. I get a lot more achy after games.". 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(renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). That makes the data somewhat confounding. In fact, when the FIFA World Cup comes to the U.S. in 2026, SoFi Stadium in L.A., AT&T Stadium in Texas, MetLife Stadium and several other NFL hubs will switch to grass just for those games. How Giants coach Brian Daboll made a lasting impact on the Eagles Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni, Baker cooks: Newcomer Mayfield rallies Rams past Vegas 17-16. Ask just about any NFL player past or present and they'll tell you they prefer to play on natural grass. Contrastingly, a recent study by a third party contracted by the NFL and NFLPA concluded that injury rates were essentially the same on grass and artificial turf. Synthetic surfaces have a lifespan in the NFL between two to three years. Aaron Rodgers has hit the ground in every NFL stadium except one. 1, a great tight end in Dallas Goedert and a fantastic second-year player in DeVonta Smith. A potential compromise would be placing thick-cut sod on top of the fake stuff and swapping it out a few times over the course of a football season. Its easier to move out of the way and have a concert. Like, when Im a parent, Im going to look for places that have grass. All rights reserved. That was very evident in a pair of games last week: the Browns secondary didn't have to worry about the threat of Bengals star wideout Ja'Marr Chase in a big win, while Jets rookie running back Breece Hall's absence against the Patriots was noticeable in limiting New York to just 51 yards rushing as a team. On Saturday, the NFL Players Association went on the offensive. The fact of the matter remains: finding out whether a field surface plays a part in players getting injured is important to health, safety and team investment in their athletes. And you could feel it. By the common man, for the common man. Theres a reason they play on grass. Would stop most of the injuries. NFLPA president JC Tretter recently posted a letter on the unions website citing a report that players had a 28 percent higher rate of non-contact lower-extremity injuries when playing on artificial turf, in results from 2012 to 2018. Last Wednesday, the NFL released a chart showing how the rate of lower-extremity injuries on natural grass versus synthetic turf fields has a "statistically insignificant" difference. I could see it happening, Garoppolo said. The show must go on. We need to talk about Josh Allen's red-zone regression this season. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. Marcus Hayes: Eagles players, including A.J. If they do the studies and guys are getting more injuries on turf, weve gotta switch over. Fourteen of the NFLs 30 venues still use a version of synthetic turf. Cleats probably matter, too. The debate over playing surfaces is resurfacing in the NFL. I don't get the sense right now that players are growing some hardened resentment to the controversies. And if you actually do care, take the actionable steps to fix the problems our union has identified, especially those issues you actually agree with.. Los Angeles Chargers BUS: 58.84. "We simply want a safer workplace. The great players always eventually have a choice about where they play or if they want to stay, and Bosa, one of the greatest in the league, surely isnt alone in preferring to play for a team that has a grass field. The Dolphins got a raw deal when the NFL moved up next weeks game at Buffalo. They dont have a bad field in this league, but there are better fields, New York Giants safety Julian Love said. But maybe the stubbornest, cheapest owners at some point will listen to Nick Bosa and players like him, who know they will have more valuable careers and will be more valuable to their teams (and owners) if theyre playing more games on grass than on artificial surfaces. Last week, NFL Players Players parroted Tretters plea, and even a few coaches have joined the push. Thomas, coincidentally, now plays for the Jets. 2018 Herald International Research Journals. It seems rational that spending the $1 million or so a year extra (a half a percent of what your roster costs, as 49ers owner Jed York noted to me in August) to ditch the artificial turf would be a half-decent investment. Ah, yes, the soccer example. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at After a bizarre statement Wednesday night from the team that has been ascribed to anonymous lawyers, Commanders head coach Ron Rivera spoke to the team Thursday morning where he told them they have to focus on what they can control. The NFL hasn't acknowledged a need for new sod. Reader: I do know that after having surgery, and when I go out there and play on turf fields, its different. But the leagues been doing pretty well., No, honestly, he said. Jeff Miller, the executive vice president of communications, public affairs and policy for the NFL, said in a statement Saturday that injury rates are approximately the same on grass and turf. It makes owners more money to have their best players healthy. All those 49ers injuries prompted a review involving representatives from the NFL, NFLPA, MetLife Stadium, the Jets, the Giants, the turf maker and an independent field inspector. Footballs a physical sport. The debate over playing surfaces is resurfacing in the NFL. It doesnt feel good.. Slit film, meanwhile, has sliced strands that form a honeycomb shape. Obviously, you see all the different things that happen on turf. I mean, the pain meds youve gotta take, the recovery after, the swelling, everything is worse, Bosa said. Theres a lot of injuries that come with playing on turf and everything. The Jaguars' backup quarterback is C.J. The impact of each step, each cut all the force goes straight into your joints and your body. Many players within the NFL have recently criticized some stadiums use of slit film turf, arguing that it leads to more non-contact injuries. Players Association President JC Tretter called on six venues to immediately change their playing surfaces last weekend, saying the artificial turf in those stadiums results in higher injury rates when comparing non-contact injuries and lower extremity injuries like sprained ankles and torn knee ligaments. Sure, it costs more in the long run, but technology advancements have made grass fields more tolerant to every condition seen in the NFL: heat, cold, humidity and dryness. We shouldnt be taking more damage from the field, too.. You must be logged in to leave a comment. I dont have a lot of confidence when it comes to the league making that decision without some sort of big vote and gripes from certain owners who dont want to spend the money. I dont have a lot of confidence when it comes to the league making that decision without some sort of big vote and gripes from certain owners who dont want to spend the money. Its about cost. Then go back to artificial turf for their own games. FIFA World Cup - Best Goals from Every Angle, Draw for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, Joey Logano wants another NASCAR Cup Series title: "It's all about the trophy", World Cup's 101 Most Memorable Moments: Germany upsets Hungary, Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more, Fox Sports and 2022 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. With all of this data showing decreased injury risk ratio on grass, it's safe to say that many are taking notice, including the outcry from players and fans alike. Rodgers, NFL players urge league to nix turf, go with grass. Rodgers, Green Bays 10-time Pro Bowl quarterback who has played in every stadium except Las Vegas, thinks theres a way for the league to pivot to grass quickly. Unless the State Farm Stadium retractable field in suburban Phoenix can be replicated everywhere, theres going to be bad grass, bad stadiums, or artificial turf, and just one of those if youre lucky. We can help everybody out. One source I spoke with made the point that the lawsuit which has Snyder, the Commanders, the NFL and Roger Goodell as defendants realigns the NFL with Snyder, once again making the league defend the Washington owner whether it wants to or not. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. WebStay on top of the news all day with the Tribunes web notifications. All those 49ers injuries prompted a review involving representatives from the NFL, NFLPA, MetLife Stadium, the Jets, the Giants, the turf maker and an independent field inspector. Which is understandable. Yes, landing on a harder ground with your shoulder might play a part in shoulder instability (we can look at that a different day), but when cleats get stuck in turf, noncontact lower extremity injuries increase in ACLs, while high ankle injuries seem to be a major concern as well. Tretter, a longtime NFL center who played in Green Bay and Cleveland, began his anti-artificial turf campaign two years ago after San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan and players expressed concern about the MetLife Stadium turf in New Jersey. Slit film, meanwhile, has sliced strands that form a honeycomb shape. DePaul University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, family relationship status, physical or mental disability, military status, genetic information or other status protected Why dont we ask them. I dont care about pulled muscles. Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble watched teammate Donte Jackson tear an Achilles tendon at home the latest in a rash of season-ending injuries sustained on turf. While the NFL admits that lower-extremity injuries are up on slit film surfaces, there's more to it. Thats my opinion on it., 'It causes injuries': After Panthers QB hurt, players are clear grass over turf. The problem for the players, of course, is that any mandate to ban artificial turf would have to be collectively bargained. If theyre just counting number of incidents, and not weighting them by severity, then theyre not really assessing the problem. "It comes down to the guys on the field making the right plays," Allen said Sunday after the game. Meanwhile, the ACL injuries are actually down on slit film turf versus other surfaces. It was also shown that turf injuries resulted in more games missed, concluding that the severity of these injuries is more as well. I prefer natural grass, Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. Snyder has seemingly been on an island the last few months. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Theres a growing drumbeat. Because when youre young and in high school and college, you think its fast and fun and it looks good. Its more forgiving, more natural, and it just feel its better. Broadcasts say Trevor Lawrence "may be able to play," per Doug Pederson. A.J. Anyone who has ever played on turf can tell you that data is bull. Its a lot more pounding. Bye weeks will allow six teams to rest and recover in Week 9. Hell yeah, said Garoppolo, who suffered a high ankle sprain at MetLife on the same day Bosa tore his ACL. We've got to clean it up for sure.". As we head into another week of NFL action, here is a look back at the top five and bottom five healthiest teams based on ThePredictors.com BUS Scores, a proprietary score that uses a multitude of variables to output health. Fine, but can we see the breakdown of these injuries. Maybe theres nothing to it, but Id like to see more details facts. That number fluctuates year by year, with the highest incidence hovering around 15% this year. PHILADELPHIA The question was simple. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) slides as Detroit Lions linebacker Julian Okwara chases during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Detroit. WebAll those 49ers injuries prompted a review involving representatives from the NFL, NFLPA, MetLife Stadium, the Jets, the Giants, the turf maker and an independent field inspector. NFL players should have asked for all playing surfaces to be natural turf when they had $1 billion in leverage in 2020. Incident rate doesnt tell me much other than how many incidents. Your ankles are sprained within the first couple plays of the game. The surface does not matter. The Commanders spoke with Robinson in an effort to smooth things over and he seemed to respond well to it. NJ Advance Media and ESPN first reported the planned changes at MetLife Stadium. ESPN obtained a chart that plotted those injuries over the past four seasons. The Predictors team looked at lower extremity injuries, which are the injuries that would primarily be affected by a ground surface. It feels better on my joints, my ankles and whatnot., Jacksonville Jaguars safety Rayshawn Jenkins called artificial turf the equivalent of playing in a parking lot, saying Im getting slammed on the concrete. Players from Seattle to Miami, from New England to Los Angeles, have loudly backed Tretter. Any stats on that? Lets get the safest atmosphere for us to go play in., Added Detroit receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown: I do prefer playing on grass. Two indoor venues in Arizona and Las Vegas have grass fields that can be rolled into the sun. The 8-0 Eagles are obviously contending now and very likely will in the coming years. WebBarstool Sports is a sports & pop culture blog covering the latest news and viral highlights of each and everyday with blogs, videos and podcasts. Also, all artificial turf is not the same. Cold-weather teams, including those playing indoors, would be lucky if the new grass lasted a month before needing to be resodded. This has to be a public discussion. What is the truth? It might just produce newer versions of artificial turf. In this case, the NFL is touting a narrowing of the rate of non-contact injuries on turf compared to grass surfaces to the point that there was no statistical difference during the 2021 season. Its usually the older guys who know more about it. There might be a particular surface thats better than grass, or better than all the other artificial turfs. The type of cleats players wear depending upon the surface is also important, and cleat characteristics factor into lower extremity injuries as well. "The players are frustrated," Tretter wrote. I want to know about season ending knee injuries. The Commanders have a chance to get back to .500 tonight with a win against the aforementioned Eagles. WebProp 30 is supported by a coalition including CalFire Firefighters, the American Lung Association, environmental organizations, electrical workers and businesses that want to improve Californias air quality by fighting and preventing One place where it went precisely the wrong way: The Panthers played on grass for years in Charlotte, but then owner David Tepper switched to artificial turf last season, partly to make it easier to have more events on-site. A lot of money in this league, he said. Were making billions. Most importantly, injuries are continuing to play their role in game outcomes. Jeff Miller, the executive vice president of communications, public affairs & policy for the NFL, said in a statement Saturday that injury rates are approximately the same on grass and turf. The data provided by the league did not distinguish between the three types of turf used: monofilament, dual fiber and slit film. In fact, Allen has the fourth-lowest passer rating among all qualified quarterbacks this season. Tretter, a longtime NFL center who played in Green Bay and Cleveland, began his anti-artificial turf campaign two years ago after San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan and players expressed concern about the MetLife Stadium turf in New Jersey. Cooper Kupp, George Kittle and De'Vondre Campbell are among those who recently have expressed a desire to play every game on a natural playing surface after seeing season-ending injuries to teammates on artificial playing surfaces. Lets get right to the guts of it. , To me, Ive always preferred grass. The only difference is that Bosa, who tore his ACL on the MetLife Stadium artificial field in a game against the Jets in 2020, is now willing to say so. What does the data show about the severity of the injuries on both surfaces? So the takeaway is that it doesnt increase the frequency according to their study. The Maryland coach was co-offensive coordinator for the Crimson Tide in 2017, and would typically be one of the last people in the building each night. But the same thing could be said every week in reference to Thursday Night Football. So far this year at or inside the 20, Allen has thrown 12 touchdowns and three interceptions. As a general matter, looking at synthetic versus natural doesnt really provide us the information we need to try to drive those injury rates down.. Wide receiver Deebo Samuel has tweeted about it. And its easier to maintain; obviously, you throw it down and its there for years. This would be putting your money where your mouth is if player safety is important.. All those 49ers injuries prompted a review involving representatives from the NFL, NFLPA, MetLife Stadium, the Jets, the Giants, the turf maker and an independent field inspector. It's possible the infamous MetLife Stadium artifical turf or "slit film turf," had something to do with the foot injury Bears safety Eddie Jackson suffered in Sunday's 31-10 loss to the Jets. The data provided by the league did not distinguish between the three types of turf used: monofilament, dual fiber and slit film. Essentially, there are hardly more lower-extremity injuries on turf than grass. The NFL and Jerry Jones have defended turf fields as safe. Register now! There most definitely is a difference in the two fields. 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