TEAM TALK
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- Phil Perry looks at the different approaches to the Mexico City altitude: Pats are preparing to play at altitude by training at altitude, while the Raiders are practicing in the Bay Area and waiting as long as they can to get to Mexico City.
- Jeff Howe believes the addition of Martellus Bennett will finally give Rob Gronkowski an occasional breather from the heavy, physical workload he's had to perform.
- Karen Guregian says Dion Lewis is back making big plays, showing Bill Belichick understands how to use him correctly, and carefully, as a weapon.