Hey all --

Good morning from Gillette Stadium, where there's a loop of a yule log playing on the big screen, apparently to make all of us think that it's actually warm and toasty instead of ridiculously cold and snowing....

The tarp is covering the field here, and there are five John Deere tractors waiting to push the snow away when it's time to uncover the field. There are a few workers clearing off the aisle steps, but if you're going to be in the seats, bring a brush -- thanks to the snow that's fallen this morning, there's a little layer covering each one.

More updates will be posted as game time approaches.

happy holidays,
shalise