It gets passed off as a cliche in football, but the 12th man does have an effect on how NFL players approach the game.
If the crowd is behind you, waves of momentum come crashing down on the opponent, players play with more energy and excitement and it shows during the game. However, that wave of positive energy can quickly go away when the fans aren’t behind you, making it an uphill battle every time the ball is snapped.
Leading up to Super Bowl LVIII, my colleague RJ Ochoa and I were lucky to interview Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett and CB Denzel Ward to talk fan momentum, trash
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