FOXBORO, Mass. — The Patriots could play their first snow game of the season on Sunday. They made sure their first-year players are preparing accordingly.
During Wednesday’s open locker room period, multiple New England rookies were seen carrying orange-and-black snow brushes. Guard Atonio Mafi confirmed each rookie received one ahead of a weekend that could feature wintery conditions.
As of Wednesday afternoon, multiple local forecasts and the National Weather Service called for temperatures in the low 30s and snow in the Foxboro area on Sunday afternoon. The Patriots are scheduled to host the New York Jets at 1 p.