Overview

• The San Francisco 49ers are unhappy with the condition of their practice field at UNLV, describing it as too soft and 'spongy'.
• NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell defends the field's condition, stating it has been unanimously approved by experts and meets safety standards.
• The Kansas City Chiefs, meanwhile, practice at the Las Vegas Raiders' state-of-the-art facility, raising questions about fairness.
• This controversy echoes last year's Super Bowl, where both participating teams criticized the game field's condition.
• The NFL faces ongoing scrutiny over its handling of playing surfaces, amid calls from players and the NFLPA for improvements.