NFL players roast MetLife Stadium as worst venue in the league: 'Everything about that place is horrible'
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It’s no secret MetLife Stadium ranks among the worst NFL venues in the league, as players and fans alike have ripped it in the past.
But a recent player poll by The Athletic showed everyone how players really feel about the stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, that’s home to the New York Giants and Jets.
The poll’s results were clear: MetLife is the worst of all NFL stadiums, getting an 18.4% vote when asked to choose the bottom-of-the-barrel venue.
The Washington Commanders’ FedEx Field came in second at 13.9%.
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The Carolina Panthers take on the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Aug. 18, 2023, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
If the vote wasn’t enough, specific complaints were available as well.
One player said MetLife’s "turf sucks and the whole place is lame," while another called out the fan base.
"Fans are horrible. Everything about that place is horrible," the player said.
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First, regarding the turf, MetLife Stadium has notoriously been bad in the eyes of players, especially with the amount of injuries that have occurred on it over the years. Artificial turf instead of real grass has been a hot debate in the NFL, as the former has been studied to have a higher chance of players suffering injury.
The Giants and Jets had a new turf put into the stadium this year after receiving complaints, but there hasn’t been much love for it.
The New York Jets play the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on Oct. 15, 2023. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
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