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Packers Shiver as Heaters Fail in Cold Chicago Clash
21 Dec
Summary
- Packers' sideline heaters and offensive line benches failed during the game.
- Temperatures dropped to 24 degrees Fahrenheit with strong winds.
- Tom Brady confirmed he never experienced such heating issues in his career.
During a frigid showdown between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears on Saturday night, the Packers' sideline experienced a significant equipment failure. As temperatures dropped to a biting 24 degrees Fahrenheit with accompanying winds, the team's crucial sideline heaters and heated benches ceased to function.
This unexpected issue was reported by Fox sideline reporter Erin Andrews, who questioned Tom Brady about the unprecedented situation. Brady expressed sympathy, stating he had never experienced such a malfunction in his entire career, emphasizing the importance of working heating in such conditions and suggesting fairness would require the Bears to deactivate theirs if the Packers' failed.
Observations of the Bears' sideline revealed players gathered around functional heaters, leading to speculation among fans about potential gamesmanship. While some fans accused the Bears of foul play, others, like a defiant Packers supporter, suggested the team, accustomed to colder climates, could overcome the discomfort without artificial heat.
