Open Thread: New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, Week 14

Good afternoon, Patriots fans. I'm heading to Foxboro to brave the New England winter weather (if there is any). Yes, I'll make that sacrifice for the rest of us. That means you all need to talk it up here in the open thread.

Terry McAulay is today's head referee. The Patriots have had a different officiating crew for every game this season, but McAulay did work Pittsburgh's 21-0 win over Seattle in Week 5.

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New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Gillette Stadium, Dec. 9, 4:15 p.m.

Forget guarantees. Forget the history (Bill Belichick will tell you, tounge-in-cheek) that history means nothing today. Forget teams snapping winning streaks. There's nothing left but to take the field and play the game.

Enjoy the game, and Go PATRIOTS!!