Weather is typically a talking point in the NFL only when it’s cold outside. The Philadelphia Eagles learned last year to take the heat just as seriously.
They have a plan in place for Sunday’s Super Bowl rematch against the Chiefs in Kansas City (4:25 p.m. ET on FOX). With the temperature at kickoff expected to be in the 90s (and humidity raising that to near 100 degrees) at Arrowhead Stadium, Eagles coach Nick Sirianni told FOX NFL Insider Jay Glazer that, for the first time in the regular season, the team is going to use screens on the sideline.
“He’s actually very concerned about [the heat],” Glazer stated.
That unease emanates from Philly’s 33-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers final September.
“‘The warmth actually had an enormous impact on us. I have been serious about that ever since,'” Glazer stated Sirianni advised him.
Sirianni has directed his offense to take a seat below the screens when the protection is on the sector, and vice versa. Furthermore, the Eagles had a lighter apply than normal on Friday in order that their legs can be more energizing amid the warmth, per Glazer.
The reigning champions are pulling out all of the stops — and the shade — for probably the most anticipated sport of the season.
The Eagles and Chiefs are enjoying for the fourth time up to now 31 months, however Week 2 would be the first of these conferences in a heat local weather. (Emily Curiel/The Kansas Metropolis Star/Tribune Information Service through Getty Photographs)
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