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The Kansas City Chiefs lost two players to injuries Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, but it wasn’t due to poor conditions.
Head coach Andy Reid told reporters on Tuesday: Field conditions at State Farm Stadium As a result, kicker Harrison Backer and first draft pick Trent McDuffie slipped and injured themselves, the latter suffering a critical hamstring injury.
“They practice there, so that’s a good thing,” Reed said. “But it was a little loose.
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“It was part of Butker’s injury and McDuffie’s injury,” he continued. So it’s never an excuse, but I mean, you can see it, watch the tape.”
Butker’s Plant’s leg slipped awkwardly during kickoff early in the match. force the chiefs Use safe Justin Reed for kickoff and most of the extra points. He was later diagnosed with a sprained ankle and is likely to miss the Chiefs’ Week 2 game against the Los Angeles Chargers due to its short run.
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McDuffie was placed on the injured reserve list on Tuesday and will miss at least the next four games.
a Cardinals spokesperson responded to Reed’s accusations in a message on ProFootballTalk, saying the field was replaced on August 22.
“Enough time for Tifway Bermuda 419 Hybrid Grass to take root, especially in 109 degrees and plenty of sunshine.” A spokesperson told the outlet.
“State Farm Stadium fields consistently rank among the best, if not the best, among NFL players, including in studies conducted by the NFLPA. , has undergone both the NFL’s required testing and certification processes before and after the game.
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The field at State Farm Stadium is unique in that it is 40 meters high.–234 feet wide, 403 feet long, 1 inch deep tray to enter and exit the versatile stadium. The website says it takes about 70 minutes to get to and from the stadium.
Reed may not be a fan of the Arizona field, but with State Farm Stadium being the venue for this year’s Super Bowl, he may have to play for the second time this season.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.