49ers’ George Kittle: World Cup shows NFL can play on grass

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has turned to the World Cup for inspiration, noting that professional soccer matches are held exclusively on natural grass—even in NFL stadiums. Now he’s asking a simple question: if “futbol” can host its biggest stage on grass, why can’t the NFL?

49ers’ George Kittle: World Cup shows NFL can play on grass