Overview

• Viral video from KFAN’s Chris Hawkey showed crews spreading a sand–seed mix and smoothing visible seams across the field hours before kickoff.
• ESPN’s Courtney Cronin reported the surface was re‑sodded following five late‑August concerts that preceded the Monday night game.
• Media members shared footage and photos of large patchwork areas, with widespread concern on social media about whether the grass was safe.
• Awful Announcing reported the game proceeded but noted non‑contact injuries to Bears CB Nashon Wright and Vikings LB Blake Cashman, cautioning the conditions may have played a role.
• The episode renewed focus on Soldier Field’s long‑criticized grass and on scheduling decisions, with no league or team disciplinary action reported at the time.