"The Chargers play in an open-air stadium, so it's not technically a dome, but it does have a canopy roof that mainly shields them from the elements. Even better, they play in Los Angeles, and that is not an area that gets New England cold or any extreme weather like sleet or snow. That won't be something they're spared on Sunday, as the weather report for Foxborough already looks like it will benefit the home team."
"It needs to be something the Patriots try to exploit, because it could become a game-changing factor they cannot allow to affect their performance. It can negatively impact the Chargers, since they play in an open-air stadium with a canopy and enjoy ideal weather conditions every Sunday. Playing in freezing temperatures is never easy, but it's even more difficult for teams from warmer climates like Los Angeles."
Postseason football returns to Foxboro Sunday night with the Patriots enjoying home-field advantage at Gillette Stadium. Weather in Foxborough is expected to fall from a daytime high near 42°F to about 34°F by game time, exposing the Chargers to colder conditions than they normally face in Los Angeles. The Chargers’ open-air stadium with a canopy and regular mild weather gives them less experience in freezing games. The Patriots can try to exploit the cold, which could affect comfort, bench warmth, and performance. The Chargers will rely on heaters and adjustments while managing Justin Herbert's existing hand injury.
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