Overview
- During the Sunday Night Football broadcast, NBC’s Melissa Stark reported that several Rams players put cayenne pepper in their socks to keep heat and blood flowing.
- Defensive lineman Poona Ford showed orange-stained socks after the game and said veteran Al Woods introduced him to the idea.
- The game featured temperatures in the teens with snow and wind chills near zero, and Los Angeles beat Chicago 20-17 in overtime on Harrison Mevis’ field goal.
- The Rams prepared extensively for the cold with more than 2,000 pounds of gear and sideline hot chocolate and chicken broth.
- Coverage explained the capsaicin rationale, flagged potential skin-burning risks and basic usage guidance, and captured skeptical reactions from fans on social media.