The NFL has finished the final touches on the Rio field ahead of Sunday’s matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys, field director Nick Pappas told reporters on Saturday.
Pappas said the league has made additional improvements to the surface and that “things check out” as the teams prepare to take the field.
The statement came after a series of reports that the field had required work to meet the league’s standards. Pappas confirmed that the necessary upgrades were completed before the game.
With the improvements in place, the league has expressed confidence that the playing surface will be safe and suitable for the high‑stakes contest.
Officials will conduct a final inspection before the kickoff, ensuring the field meets all NFL specifications for the upcoming game.
<small>Source: ESPN — read the original story there.</small>
