Return of the NFL: Opening Weekend on Our Turf

by | Sep 8, 2017

Pro football is finally back!  The 2017 NFL season is kicked off last night with an opener facing off the Kansas City Chiefs against the New England Patriots.  All other teams will be taking to the field starting Sunday, August 10th to Monday, August 11th.  We’re proud to have Act Global brands of synthetic turf as the playing surface of two games this weekend in the US.  Here’s a preview of each of the matches:

Bengals Stadium Baltimore Ravens @ Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday- 12:00 PM CST

This will be an interesting match, as the Bengals are looking at making a comeback after their disappointing 2016 season.  Coming off of a 6-9-1 record, the Bengals made changes that took the team from one of the oldest in the NFL (with an average age of 26.3) to one of the youngest (with an average age just over 25).  With a full force of rookies, the team will have to be committed to working together.

The Bengal’s home, Paul Brown Stadium, features a 102,614 square foot synthetic turf field that continues to be a durable surface, allowing the team to perform.

US Bank Stadium ColorNew Orleans Saints @ Minnesota Vikings, Monday- 6:10 PM CST

The Monday night match will put New Orleans Saint’s running back Adrian Peterson against his former team, the Vikings.  The game will battle New Orleans’ strong offense against Minnesota’s strong defense, leading to disagreement over who the predicted winner will be.

U.s. Bank Stadium, home of the Vikings features over 130,000 square feet of Act Global brand turf.  The stadium is also the site for the 2018 Super Bowl.

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