Patriots vs. Rams Week 13: What You Need to Know

Information in this article was provided by Patriots Media Relations.

The New England Patriots improved to a 9-2 record with the win over the Jets last week and have now had a winning record for 16 consecutive seasons. That mark ties the San Francisco 49ers (1983-98) and the Dallas Cowboys (1970-85) for the most consecutive winning seasons since the 1970 AFL/NFL merger.

The Patriots have introduced a series of initiatives throughout the 2016 season to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the 2001 Super Bowl Championship team. The season-long celebration included special content that gives fans the opportunity to relive that magical season. The weekly features will culminate this Sunday with a special reunion of the 2001 team during a halftime ceremony this Sunday vs. the Los Angeles Rams at Gillette Stadium.

A win makes Tom Brady the winningest quarterback in NFL history.

Here's what you need to know about Sunday's game:

Broadcast Information

TELEVISION: This week’s game will be broadcast by CBS and can be seen locally on WFXT-TV Channel 25 in Boston. Kevin Burkhardt will handle play-by-play duties with John Lynch as the color analyst. Pam Oliver will work the sidelines. The game will be produced by Pete Macheska and directed by Artie Kempner.

NATIONAL RADIO: This week’s game will be broadcast to a national audience on Sports USA. Larry Kahn and Hank Bauer will call the game. Troy West will work the sidelines.

LOCAL RADIO: 98.5 FM, The Sports Hub, is the flagship station for the Patriots Radio Network. Play-by-play broadcaster Bob Socci will call the action along with former Patriots quarterback Scott Zolak, who will provide color analysis. Produced by Marc Cappello.

Parking and Transportation
Parking lots at Gillette Stadium open at 9 a.m. Parking is $40 for cars and motorcycles and $150 for buses, RVs, and limos. The MBTA will be running trains from Boston and Providence., here's the full train schedule.

Boston Train

• South Station - 10:15 a.m.
• Back Bay - 10:20 a.m.
• Dedham Corp - 10:35 a.m.
• Gillette Stadium - 11:20 a.m.

Rhode Island Train

• TF Green Airport - 10:00 a.m.
• Providence - 10:30 a.m.
• South Attleboro - 10:40 a.m.
• Attleboro - 10:50 a.m.
• Mansfield - 11:00 a.m.
• Gillette Stadium - 11:35 a.m.

Both trains will leave Foxborough 30 minutes after the end of the game. Train tickets are $20 roundtrip.

Arrive Early

With a capacity crowd expected, stadium officials encourage fans to allow themselves plenty of time when traveling near the stadium. Traffic restrictions will be in place on local roads before and after the game. Fans must use I-95 or I-495 to access Route 1 and Gillette Stadium.

Clear Bag Policy and Prohibited Items

Only gallon sized clear freezer bags, clear bags measuring 12" x 12" x 6", women's wristlets or handheld wallets not to exceed 8" x 5" x 2" (approximately the size of a hand), and clear plastic bags carrying only purchases made at the stadium ProShop are allowed in Gillette Stadium.

Please note that bags larger than the permitted size, including purses, shoulder bags, diaper bags and backpacks, will not be allowed inside Gillette Stadium on event days. Further, bags exceeding the permitted size will not be held or stored by the venue and must be returned to a vehicle before entering the stadium. For more information, see the stadium's clear bag policy.

Prohibited items at Gillette Stadium include, but are not limited to: selfie sticks, GoPro cameras, camera bags, umbrellas, coolers, fanny packs, outside food and beverage, balloons or beach balls, noisemakers, signs larger than 11 x 17 and any other items deemed dangerous and/or inappropriate by stadium management. For more information on prohibited items, see the Gillette Stadium prohibited items policy.

Series History

The Patriots will play against the Los Angeles Rams for the first time since a 14-0 loss at Los Angeles on Sept. 13, 1992. The franchise moved to St. Louis following the 1994 season before returning to Los Angeles this past offseason.

Overall, the Patriots lead the series by a 7-5 margin, including the team’s first of four Super Bowl wins in Super Bowl XXXVI. New England scored one of the greatest victories in franchise history when it defeated the heavily favored Rams for the NFL championship on Feb. 3, 2002, in Super Bowl XXXVI. That victory followed a tight game in the 2001 regular season that ended in a 24-17 St. Louis victory at Foxboro Stadium.

The two team’s last played against each other in 2012 in a game played in London on Oct. 28, 2012 with the Patriots winning, 45-7.

This week’s game will mark the Rams second visit to Gillette stadium for a regular-season game. The Rams first played at Gillette in the regular season on Oct. 26, 2008, with the Patriots coming out ahead, 23-16.

The Patriots are 4-2 against the Rams in road games, including 2-1 at Anaheim Stadium when the team was located in Los Angeles and 1-1 in games played in St. Louis.

The series dates back to 1974, when the Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams by a 20-14 score at what was then Schaefer Stadium.

The Betting Line

As of Saturday night, all major odds makers have the Patriots favored by 13.5 points, according to ESPN.

The Expert Picks

• ESPN: Experts pick Patriots 9-0
• Kevin Clark, The Ringer: Patriots
• Peter Schrager, Fox Sports: Patriots 30, Rams 16
• CBS Sports: Expert pick Patriots 8-0
• David White, New York Times: Patriots