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'Loudest Ever!' Rams Players Warn Baker Mayfield of Ford Field Atmosphere
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00:00 The wildcard playoff round at Ford Field featuring the Los Angeles Rams and the Detroit Lions was the first postseason event hosted at the venue.
00:08 Ford Field is known to be loud, but this game was unlike any other.
00:11 Marking the team's first home playoff game in three decades, fans could not contain their excitement.
00:18 On Sunday night, Detroit achieved a peak decibel level of 133.6 during the thrilling 24-23 playoff game as reported by the Lions.
00:30 Now to put this number in perspective for everyone, it surpasses the previous stadium record of 127.6.
00:38 It's equivalent to the noise produced by a 747 jet engine takeoff, and that's per the Center of Disease Control.
00:47 That's absolutely crazy how loud it was.
00:49 Now quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Bucs are getting ready to face the Detroit Lions at Ford Field for the Lions' second postseason home field advantage.
00:59 To gauge the intensity of the atmosphere, Mayfield reached out to some of his former LA Rams teammates, accustomed to the deafening noise of Detroit's stadium.
01:09 According to Mayfield, his contacts described Ford Field as the loudest thing they've ever heard.
01:15 Stressing the need for thorough preparation, Mayfield highlighted the significance of everyone understanding the game plan and communication protocols.
01:25 And now it seems Mayfield's former Rams teammates are doing their best to help provide him with an edge.