Both teams struggled with the field conditions but the Bears were able to post a 13–3 lead early in the third quarter. The Giants had famously changed their cleats to sneakers at halftime and this gave them an advantage in footing as well as a psychological advantage over the Bears.
The two teams encountered challenges due to the ground conditions, but the Bears took an early lead of 13–3 in the third quarter. The Giants' unconventional switch to wearing sneakers at halftime gave them a competitive advantage in terms of footing and mental toughness compared to the Bears.