It is a story that no doubt will shock fans of the St. Louis Rams and Detroit Lions. According to the Wall Street Journal, NFL teams that play in domed stadiums have an advantage over those who don’t.
In an article bearing the headline, “Is it time for the NFL to ban domes?” the Journal points out that three domed teams — the Minnesota Vikings, Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints — are undefeated and another — the Atlanta Falcons — are 3-0 at home.
The Saints are on pace to break the league record for most points in a season, the Vikings rank second in points and the Colts are third in yardage.
“If you can design the right type of offense in a dome,” said Darrel “Mouse” Davis, a former NFL offensive coordinator, “it’s incredibly hard to defend.” Of course, the Vikings, Colts and Saints have three of the best quarterbacks in football. Talent helps, which explains why the Rams and Lions are a combined 1-11.
And in the end, domed teams usually have to venture out of their safe environment, leaving them vulnerable during the cold weather of the postseason. Only two domed teams, the 1999 Rams and the 2006 Colts, have won the Super Bowl.
