Every year the NFL Players Association holds a survey of the NFL’s playing fields. In 2010, 1,619 active players from the various 32 teams voluntarily participated in the poll, which lasted from September through November.
Now that the votes are in and tallied, listed below are the rankings and results (via the NFLPA official site).
Top 10 Best Artificial Playing Fields
1. Lucas Oil Stadium (Colts)
2. New Meadowlands Stadium (Jets/Giants)
3. Louisiana Superdome (Saints)
4. Qwest Field (Seahawks)
5. Cowboys Stadium (Cowboys)
6. Georgia Dome (Falcons)
7. Gillette Stadium (Patriots)
8. Ford Field (Lions)
9. M&T Bank Stadium (Ravens)
10. Edward Jones Dome (Rams)
Top 10 Best Grass Playing Fields
1. University of Phoenix Stadium (Cardinals)
2. Raymond James Stadium (Buccaneers)
3. Qualcomm Stadium (Chargers)
4. Bank of America Stadium (Panthers)
5. Lambeau Field (Packers)
6. Sun Life Stadium (Dolphins)
7. Reliant Stadium (Texans)
8. Everbank Field (Jaguars)
9. Invesco Field at Mile High (Broncos)
10. LP Field (Titans)
Notes
- 678 players chose Heinz Field as the worst grass playing field in the NFL.
- 290 players chose the Metrodome as the worst artificial playing field in the NFL.
- 788 players chose the University of Phoenix Stadium as the best grass playing field in the NFL.
- 565 players chose Lucas Oil Stadium as the best artificial playing field in the NFL.
- 69% of the participating players preferred to play on a grass playing field.
- Around 90% of the players believe artificial turf causes more soreness and fatigue.
- 82% of the players said artificial fields are more likely to lead to injuries.
