What stadium do you consider the toughest for visiting teams in January?

[WizardHawk]

So you take the results with a grain of salt like every poll on a forum.

 

[PackManDan]

I used to think Lambeau Field but lately (the last few years) I just don't know. The Packers have the advantage since they play in that weather all the time as opposed to a team like San Francisco but that hasn't stopped fair weather teams from going into Lambeau in January and beating the Packers and it seems to have been happening more recently. I read somewhere that the Packers playoff games at home - up until about 2001 was a record of 15-0. Undefeated at home all time. But since 2002 the Packers are something like 4-5 at home in the playoffs. Why the drastic change? I have no clue but Lambeau Field certainly doesn't seem as scary to opposing teams as it used to be.

 

[iowajerms]

I came close to picking Arrowhead. There was a time there when KC was almost unbeatable at home after Thanksgiving.

I thought I put Ford's Field on the list.

I would have Gillette over Lambeau. 10 years ago, I would have it the opposite. But nobody wants to go to NE in January.

I picked Seattle because the stadium almost gets as much recognition for wins as the team does. For the past 4-5 years, the 49ers could beat Seattle in SF, but never in Seattle.

 

[cowboys5xsbs]

I think its definitly lambeu with all the mystique and the weather having the potential to be a huge factor.

 

[bksballer89]

Super dome

 

[Beaker]

The best homefield advantage is having the better team.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

In the playoffs, what team has the biggest advantage based solely on the stadium?

Since you asked solely on stadium, Seattle it was built to amplify sound. Combine it's west coast and weather can be a factor in January. Don't start throwing things I know many of the other stadiums mentioned have worse weather.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Probably Gillette. It gets very cold there, and the ball gets very hard and slick. It's much harder to throw and catch a ball when it gets cold there.

Nice there always has to be one.

 

[Southieinnc]

I think Miami would be very difficult in January.
It is way too quiet that time of year......

 

[BoBlake]

It's hard to get tickets as an outside fan

This just isn't true. You just have to be willing to pay a little more for it. Hell, I even went to the Minnesota @ Green Bay game when Farve made his first visit back after leaving GB and was able to get a ticket for $260. I've gone to Lambeau probably 6 times and have never had the slightest problem getting a ticket (couldve gone to a playoff game a couple years ago for $10).

 

[FantasyBelowZero]

I picked CenturyLink field, but it's a tough call between CenturyLink and Lambeau. CenturyLink has the noise and rainy, wet weather, but Lambeau has the cheeseheads, snow, and cold. They both have dedicated fan bases, too, but I think the advantage goes to the Seahawks.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

This just isn't true. You just have to be willing to pay a little more for it. Hell, I even went to the Minnesota @ Green Bay game when Farve made his first visit back after leaving GB and was able to get a ticket for $260. I've gone to Lambeau probably 6 times and have never had the slightest problem getting a ticket (couldve gone to a playoff game a couple years ago for $10).

Agreed I went to GB last season paid $200 for awesome seats. Fans are the best in the league that I have found.

 

[cdumler7]

Well if we are talking like 15 years ago it would be a toss up between the Chiefs and Packers. I remember there was a stretch there where November on the Chiefs just never lost at home. The stadium was a rocking and the cold weather just seemed to amp up the fans all the more. Now though Seattle or Green Bay would be who I pick. I wish it were my Broncos but they just have not done well at home of late. Games they are considered almost 2 touchdown favorites seem to just not go well. Game plans just seem to go out the window so hoping the new coaching staff fixes some of that.

 

[Uhsplit]

It's kinda pointless to make a poll with Seattle as an option because it will always be skewed.

I am unclear about what you mean.
FWIW, I picked GB.

 

[Cyder]

I'm going with Buffalo. Because even the home team doesn't want to be in Buffalo in January

 

[Schmoopy1000]

historically I have to go with Lambeau. The Packers didn't have to be the better team to win.

When you look at Seattle's stadium. There isn't much difference from mid season & Jan.
Look at Lambeau there is a huge difference. So in the spirit of the actual question. Have to go with Lambeau.

 

[PackManDan]

This just isn't true. You just have to be willing to pay a little more for it. Hell, I even went to the Minnesota @ Green Bay game when Farve made his first visit back after leaving GB and was able to get a ticket for $260. I've gone to Lambeau probably 6 times and have never had the slightest problem getting a ticket (couldve gone to a playoff game a couple years ago for $10).

FAVRE. Corrected for you.

 

[BoBlake]

FAVRE. Corrected for you.

Thanks, but I honestly don't care that much.

 

[PackManDan]

Thanks, but I honestly don't care that much.

Whether you care or not, there is correct and incorrect spelling of a last name.