Chiefs, Rams players considering sitting out Monday night game in Mexico due to turf concerns

According to a report, several players on both the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Rams are strongly considering sitting out Monday night’s game at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca over concerns about the quality of the playing surface.

"It's not fair to risk our health," a prominent player told ESPN.

According to multiple reports, a concert over the weekend, as well as a regular slate of soccer matches, has left the turf inside the stadium in poor condition, prompting concerns over whether it is unsafe to play the game.

Kansas City news station KMBC reported from Estadio Azteca that ground crews were installing sod and making repairs to the turf.

Earlier this year, a hybrid surface of both synthetic and natural grass was installed.

"We are working closely with the field manager at Azteca Stadium and others to ensure that we have an NFL-quality surface for our game, and we are looking forward to kicking off in Mexico City on Monday night," NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told ESPN Monday night.

If it is determined that the playing field is not safe, the game could reportedly be moved to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, where the Rams play their home games, as Monday night’s game is technically slated as a Rams home contest.

Both the Chiefs and Rams are 9-1 and favorites to make deep runs in the postseason, so concerns about the health and safety of their players are paramount headed into the game.

Messages left with the NFL, the Chiefs, and Rams were not returned.