FOXBORO, Mass. -- It took a while, but the Patriots have finally gotten a chance to get acclimated to the cold weather, and they're hoping it works to their advantage in the playoffs. Through an unseasonably warm stretch in November and December, the Patriots held a ton of practices in comfortable weather. Last week, as they geared up for the Dolphins, the Patriots practiced inside the Dana-Farber Field House twice when the weather worsened, and their lone outdoor session took place when temperatures were in the 60s. Things changed dramatically Saturday, though, when temperatures were in the 20s. Then, Wednesday...
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