Boston University cheerleaders, above, lead a cheer yesterday during a pep rally at Faneuil Hall. New England Patriots fan Mike Groves of Roslindale, above, wears face paint, gloves and a mohawk at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn.
Patriots pride is on full display locally and in Minnesota. Mike Owens, above, is all smiles as Dianne Borreson snaps a photo of him holding a cardboard Tom Brady head during a pep rally. At left, Jim Kiley of Mashpee, Jeffrey Abraham of Worcester, Greg Babineau of Fitchburg and Bill Abraham of Nashua, N.H., climb on the Super Bowl LII Roman numerals at the Mall of America.