What You Need to Know About Sunday's Patriots Game Against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Gillette Stadium

Editor’s Note: Information in this article was provided by Patriots Media Relations

After a 40-32 victory over the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Sunday, the New England Patriots look to improve to 3-0 this weekend against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Tom Brady enters this week’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in fourth-place in NFL history with 399 career touchdowns and needs one more to join Peyton Manning (533), Brett Favre (508) and Dan Marino (420) as the only NFL players with 400 career touchdowns.

The Patriots will look to start the season with a 3-0 record for the ninth time in team history and for the fifth time under head coach Bill Belichick. The Patriots started 3-0 in 1964, 1974, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2007 and 2013.

The Jaguars are one of just four teams the Patriots own an undefeated regular-season home record (3-0) against. The Patriots are 4-0 against Baltimore, 4-0 against Chicago and 2-0 against Houston.

To help you get ready for today’s game, here is what you need to know!

BROADCAST INFORMATION

TELEVISION: This week’s game will be broadcast by CBS and can be seen locally on WBZ-TV Channel 4 in Boston. Kevin Harlan will handle play-by-play duties with Rich Gannon as the color analyst. The game will be produced by Ken Mack and directed by Mark Grant.

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.

Arrive Early and Allow for Plenty of Time Around Gillette Stadium

With a capacity crowd of nearly 67,000 fans expected, Gillette Stadium officials encourage drivers to allow themselves plenty of time when traveling near the stadium on game day. Traffic restrictions will be in place on local roads before and after the game. Fans must use I-95, I-495 or Route 140 to access Route 1 and Gillette Stadium. For ease of entry and exit, fans are reminded of the following:

Parking and Public Transportation

Stadium parking lots open at 9 a.m. Parking is $40 for cars and motorcycles and $150 for buses, RVs, and limos. Those who would prefer to not drive can take the MBTA Commuter Rail to the stadium from South Station in Boston and TF Green Airport in Warwick, R.I. for $15 roundtrip.

South Station Schedule

• South Station: Departs for Gillette Stadium at 11 a.m.
• Back Bay: Departs for Gillette Stadium at 11:05 a.m.
• Dedham Corp: Departs for Gillette Stadium at 11:20 a.m.
• Arrive: Train arrives at Gillette Stadium at 12:05 p.m.

TF Green Airport Station Schedule

• TF Green Airport: Departs for Gillette Stadium at 10:30 a.m.
• Providence: Departs for Gillette Stadium at 11 a.m.
• South Attleboro: Departs for Gillette Stadium at 11:10 a.m.
• Attleboro: Train arrives at Gillette Stadium at 11:20 a.m.
• Mansfield: Departs for Gillette Stadium at 11:30 a.m.
• Arrive: Train arrives at Gillette stadium at 12:05 p.m.

Both trains will leave Gillette Stadium 30 minutes after the conclusion of the game.

The Dos and Do Nots of the Parking Lot

No one wants to be that person that gets in trouble for something that could have been avoided by knowing the rules of the parking lot. Here are the regulations for parking at the stadium. To provide all visitors with a safe and enjoyable visit to Gillette Stadium, the following parking lot restrictions apply on game days:

• Visitors must be in possession of a valid ticket to that day’s game to gain access to parking lots.
• Parking license is limited solely to the purpose of parking your vehicle on our property to gain entry to Gillette Stadium. Each paid license entitles the licensee to occupy one parking space.
• Solicitation, commercial or otherwise, by anyone for any purpose is expressly prohibited.
• Sale of any food, beverage or other items in Gillette Stadium parking lots, either prepaid or walk-up, without obtaining prior written approval of stadium management is expressly prohibited.
• Visitors must follow the directions given by the parking attendants and park within the space designated for your use.
• Spaces cannot be held for vehicles arriving at a later time.
• Vehicles cannot be pulled into drive aisles after they are parked.

Prohibited Items

• Fans may not bring the following items into the stadium:
• Bags larger than a 12” x 12” x 6”. Contents of all bags will be inspected. Exceptions can be made for guests with special medical needs.
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems
• Remotely Controlled Model Aircraft
• Selfie sticks
• GoPro Cameras
• Battery Operated Heated Jackets
• Any type of portable chair or seat, other than those approved for persons with accessibility issues
• Video cameras
• Tripods or monopods
• Flagpoles over 2 feet in length
• Weapons of any kind, including pocket/utility knives
• Food or beverages
• Illegal drugs and substances
• Coolers or containers, including cans and bottles
• Umbrellas
• Fireworks, pyrotechnics, flares
• Laser pointers
• Animals, other than service dogs assisting those with disabilities
• Strollers or baby seats
• Segways
• Noisemakers, bullhorns, air horns, vuvuzelas
• Helium balloons, beach balls
• Lacrosse balls
• Any alcoholic beverages
• Food or beverages [unless the individual is in possession of a letter signed by Kelly Way, Director of Operations, TeamOps LLC
• Folding and/or standalone chairs
• Seat Cushions
• Soccer balls

Clear Bag Policy

The NFL Clear Bag Policy will be in effect once again throughout the 2015 season. That policy states that all bags entering the stadium must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and no larger than 12” x 6” x 12.” Fans can use one-gallon clear (see through) plastic freezer bag or similar. In addition, small clutch bags (not to exceed 7” x 4” x 2”) may be carried into the stadium along with one of the clear bag options. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: non see-through purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, luggage of any kind, seat cushions, computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size. For additional information, go to NFL.com/allclear.

Series History

The Patriots and Jaguars will meet for the 11th time overall and for the first time since New England claimed a 23-16 win at Jacksonville on Dec. 23, 2012. The Jaguars will visit Gillette Stadium for the first time since the 2009 season when the Patriots took a 35-7 victory on Dec. 27, 2009.

The Patriots have won all six of the regular-season games between the clubs dating back to 1996. The two teams have faced each other four times in the playoffs, including the 1996 AFC Championship Game at Foxboro Stadium, a 20-6 New England win. The Patriots lead the Jaguars 3-1 in postseason games.

The Jaguars will visit Foxborough for the seventh time overall, with the Patriots having won all six previous games against the team in New England. Three of the wins were in the regular-season and three were postseason wins.

The first playoff game between the two teams was the 1996 AFC Championship Game at Foxboro Stadium. In that contest, the Patriots beat the Jaguars, 20-6, to advance to Super Bowl XXXI. The Jaguars claimed a 25-10 win in the 1998 wild card playoffs, the Jaguars only victory against New England. The Patriots won 28-3 in a 2005 Divisional Playoff game and 31-20 in a 2007 Divisional Playoff game.

Southern Hospitality

The Patriots have an all-time record of 87-47-1 (.648) against the teams that make up the AFC South. It is the only division in the NFL where the Patriots own a winning record against each team. New England owns winning marks against Tennessee (23-16-1), Indianapolis (50-29), Jacksonville (9-1) and Houston (5-1).

Franchise Record vs. Jacksonville

Tom Brady set a franchise record in the 2009 game when he finished with a completion percentage of 88.5, when he completed 23-of-26 passes for 267 yards and four touchdowns. His 88.5 completion percentage in that game is tied for the 12th best completion percentage in NFL history (min. 20 attempts). Brady set a postseason record and the record for best completion percentage in an NFL game when he completed 26-of-28 passes for 262 yards and three touchdowns for a completion percentage of 92.9.

Connections

NEW ENGLAND TIES

• Jaguars CB Dwayne Gratz attended Connecticut from 2008-12, where he played in 50 games, registering 126 tackles (87 solo) 10 interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries, one of which he returned for a touchdown.
• Jaguars special teams coordinator Mike Mallory served as the defensive coordinator/linebackers coach at Rhode Island from 1993-95.

JACKSONVILLE TIES

• Patriots G Tre’ Jackson (2011-14) and OL Bryan Stork (2011-13) attended Florida State, two-and-a-half hours west of Jacksonville.
• Patriots LB Dekoda Watson also attended Florida State from 2006- 09, where he earned his first start as a freshman, and became a fixture at strong side linebackers, starting 31 of the 35 games he played through his last three seasons.
• Patriots DL Dominique Easley attended Florida, an hour and 20 minutes southwest of Jacksonville, where he started 26-of-32 games over his four-year career and finished with 81 tackles, 5½ sacks, 18 tackles for loss, one fumble recovery and one pass defended.
• Patriots RB LeGarrette Blount grew up in Perry, Fla., two hours west of Jacksonville. Blount recorded three straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons at Taylor County High School (Perry, Fla.), where he was a four-year starter and was named second team all-state as a senior.

FORMER PATRIOTS

• Jaguars FS Sergio Brown was originally signed by New England as an undrafted free agent in 2010. Brown spent two seasons with the Patriots (2010-11), and played in 26 games with three starts.
• Jaguars defensive backs coach DeWayne Walker held the same position with the Patriots for three seasons (1998-2000), the first two under Pete Carroll and his final season under Bill Belichick. During Walker’s tenure with the Patriots, defensive backs Ty Law and Lawyer Milloy each earned trips to the Pro Bowl.

FORMER JAGUARS

• Patriots LB Dekoda Watson appeared in nine games with one start for the Jaguars and posted eight tackles on defense and seven special teams tackles in 2014 before being released on Nov. 11.

FORMER NFL TEAMMATES

• Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels tutored Jaguars G Zane Beadles when McDaniels was head coach of the Denver Broncos in 2010.
• Patriots RB Dion Lewis and Jaguars TE Clay Harbor were offensive teammates for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2012.
• Patriots LB Darius Fleming and Jaguars LB Dan Skuta were defensive teammates with San Francisco in 2013.
• Patriots DL Alan Branch and Jaguars DE Chris Clemons were defensive teammates at Seattle for two seasons (2011-2012). Branch also worked with Jaguars defensive line coach/run game coordinator Todd Walsh when Walsh served as the defensive line coach for Seattle in 2011-12.
• Jaguars assistant head coach – offense/offensive line coach Doug Marrone tutored Patriots TE Scott Chandler in 2013-14, when Marrone served as head coach of the Buffalo Bills.
• Jaguars DT Roy Miller (2009-12) played with the Patriots LB Dekoda Watson (2010-13) when they were defensive teammates at Tampa Bay. Miller also played with Patriots pro scout Steve Cargile, when Cargile played as a safety for the Bucs in 2009.

FORMER COLLEGE TEAMMATES

• Patriots LB Darius Fleming and Jaguars FS Sergio Brown were defensive teammates at Notre Dame for two seasons (2008-09).
• Patriots DL Geneo Grissom and Jaguars CB Aaron Colvin were defensive teammates at Oklahoma for three seasons (2011-13).
• Jaguars WR Rashad Greene and Patriots G Tre’ Jackson were offensive teammates at Florida State for all four seasons (2011-14). Green also played with Patriots C Bryan Stork. Together, they helped the Seminoles capture a BCS National Championship in 2013.
• Patriot WR Matthew Slater and Jaguars TE Marcedes Lewis were offensive teammates at UCLA in 2005.

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