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No joint practices for Patriots in 2020

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Projecting newcomer and rookie impacts

Behind the Scenes: The Virtual Draft

6 Forgotten Patriots championship plays

Wake Forest offensive lineman Justin Herron (75) plays against Boston College during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Athletic Justin Herron could shine at multiple spots

Jason McCourty embraces leadership role

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Robert Kraft's Super Bowl LI ring auctioned off for more than $1 million

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Josh Uche brings one gear to Patriots

Jonathan Jones hopes experienced secondary puts Pats a step ahead

New England Patriots 2020 Schedule Announced

New England Patriots' Chase Winovich (50) runs into Detroit Lions' Mark Thompson (49) during a kickoff return during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Patriots 2020 preseason slate set

Patriots players pitch in to help communities in face of COVID-19

Marqise Lee looking to reset with Patriots

'Big Mike' ready to lend a hand

Richard Seymour Voted by Fans into the Patriots Hall of Fame

Seymour reflects on Patriots Hall of Fame selection

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Sunday, Nov 30, 2008 07:20 AM

Patriots vs. Steelers: Pregame notes, Inactives

PLAYER INACTIVES

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
No.	Player	Pos.
7	Matt Gutierrez	3QB
15	Kelly Washington	WR
32	LaMont Jordan	RB
65	Wesley Britt	T
74	Billy Yates	G
85	Tyson DeVree	TE
94	Ty Warren	DL
96	Adalius Thomas	LB

PITTSBURGH STEELERS
No.	Player	Pos.
2	Dennis Dixon	3QB
20	Bryant McFadden	CB
31	Fernando Bryant	CB
44	Najeh Davenport	RB
53	Bruce Davis	LB
66	Tony Hills	OT
77	Marvel Smith	T
99	Brett Keisel	DE

HOT WHEN IT'S COLDThe Patriots have enjoyed tremendous recent success in cold weather and are 23-3 since 1993 when the kickoff temperature is 34 degrees or less. As of 3:00 p.m. today, the temperature at Gillette Stadium was 33 degrees.

New England has won 18 of its last 20 games when the kickoff temperature has been 34 degrees or colder.
Since 1993, the Patriots are 16-1 when it's 30 degrees or less.

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