Just mere hours before what will be the coldest game in the history of New England football, the New England Patriots are taking it and smiling.
An early photo taken by ESPN writer Mike Reiss shows center David Andrews walking around with a sleeveless shirt and shorts.
Starting center David Andrews in shorts and short sleeves despite frigid conditions. pic.twitter.com/Svubdd0S4N
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) December 31, 2017
NESN reporter Zack Cox tweeted a photo of tight end Dwayne Allen with a short sleeve shirt catching passes.
Gun show from Dwayne Allen. pic.twitter.com/Rb52a7E2Hc
— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) December 31, 2017
Not only are players using the weather as a form of intimidation, Zack Cox tweeted another photo of Patriots head coach Bill Belichick wearing short sleeves and shorts.
Bill Belichick is a god damn maniac. He’s out on the field in shorts and short sleeves right now. pic.twitter.com/BatmpNTwoS
— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) December 31, 2017
In another unsurprising move made by the Patriots, ESPN writer Dianna Russini took notice of a strategic tactic ordered by the head coach himself.
A source with the Patriots tells me Bill Belichick ordered the field crew to place these thermometers inside the Jets tunnel so New York is reminded how cold it is. Mental warfare. #Patriots pic.twitter.com/I7IwcZQZXf
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) December 31, 2017
Kickoff for the Patriots final regular season game against the New York Jets is at 1:00 p.m.
