The unpredictable New England weather has often been something of a hidden advantage for the Patriots over the years, whether it’s meant subjecting warm weather teams to heavy December snow or whipping up swirling wind and rain just in time to befuddle opposing offenses on a game-winning drive.
The sorts of elements kickers, in particular, face in Foxborough, or even in Orchard Park, New York’s howling gale in Week 13 last season, can especially frustrate kickers.
Not newly re-signed Patriots kicker Nick Folk, though. In fact, as he explained to reporters on Thursday afternoon while talking about his return to the team, he actually prefers it.