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FOXBOROUGH -- Welcome to Gillette Stadium, where the Patriots host the Eagles tonight (8:15 p.m.).
The temperature is currently in the low 40s and it is clear. It is expected to drop to the mid-30s by kickoff, with a light wind. There is no precipitation expected tonight.
From a media standpoint, there continues to be a large national contingent following the Patriots. Among those media outlets expected to be present in the press box tonight are USA Today, the Washington Post, New York Times, New York Post, New York Daily News, ESPN.com, SI.com, NFL.com, CBSSports.com, ESPN the Magazine and NBCSports.com.
The Seahawks and Ravens have advance scouts scheduled to be in attendance. The Eagles host the Seahawks next week, while the Patriots visit the Ravens.
Gene Steratore's crew has been assigned to work tonight's game.
Guitarist Gary Hoey, of Lowell, Mass., will perform the national anthem. As part of halftime contests, five fans will receive Victoria's Secret gift cards from model Selita Ebanks. Four wins will win gift cards to new Patriot Place retailers Bed Bath & Beyond and the Christmas Tree Shops.
We'll have more throughout the night.
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Stay warm Mike.Go Pats !