FOXBORO — The Patriots believe the elements can give them an edge later this season.

Head coach Mike Vrabel offered to let the team practice inside with temperatures in the 30s on a short week. The team elected to stick it out in the cold.

“It was good to get out there,” quarterback Drake Maye said. “Good to get used to playing in that weather. It’s just part of playing up here and making it something that was important for us to get out there and embrace being in this weather. I think it’s good to be able to practice in it. I think it’s an advantage.”

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