OAKLAND -- Welcome to the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, where the Patriots visit the Raiders today (4:15 p.m. EST). This used to be called the McAfee Coliseum.
It is a cloudy day here in the Oakland-Alameda area. The current temperature is 49 degrees and there is about a 70 percent chance of showers for the game, according to reports. Winds aren't particularly strong at this time, although the orange flags atop the goal posts are fluttering, so that will be something to watch in the field-position game.
John Parry has been assigned to referee today's game. Parry previously worked the Patriots-Jets game in Week 2, a contest in which New England was flagged for two accepted penalties, the Jets six. The Patriots' 44 accepted penalties are a league low, while the Raiders' 96 accepted penalties are an NFL-high.
Both teams might consider whether they want to challenge any of Parry's calls today. According to Mike Sando of ESPN.com, Parry has had just one call overturned this season, which is an NFL low.
Commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to be in attendance today. He accepted an invitation from the Raiders to attend the game.
More to come throughout the day.
