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Patriots Try to Capture Usual Friday Feeling at Super Bowl LX Practice
Head coach Mike Vrabel keeps team traditions alive while preparing for unique situations on Sunday.
Published on Feb. 7, 2026
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The New England Patriots wrapped up their on-field preparations for Super Bowl LX with a nearly 90-minute practice at Stanford Stadium. Head coach Mike Vrabel aimed to maintain the team's typical Friday practice routines, including coach-vs-coach one-on-one drills and playing the song 'Friday' by Sir Charles Jones. However, Vrabel also had the team spend 14 minutes inside the locker room during practice, a departure from their normal schedule, as they get ready to face the Seattle Seahawks.
Why it matters
The Patriots are trying to balance maintaining their usual game-week rituals while also preparing for the unique challenges of the Super Bowl. Keeping players comfortable and focused is crucial in the high-pressure environment of the big game.
The details
During the practice, the Patriots finished their stretching period to the song 'Friday' and had assistant coaches face off in one-on-one drills, which has become a tradition. But Vrabel also had the team go inside for 14 minutes, playing Bad Bunny songs, before returning for a final set of team drills. Linebackers Robert Spillane and Harold Landry III were limited participants due to injuries and are listed as questionable for the game.
- The Patriots' practice began at 1 p.m. and lasted nearly 90 minutes.
- Players went inside the locker room for 14 minutes during the practice session.
The players
Mike Vrabel
Head coach of the New England Patriots.
Robert Spillane
Patriots linebacker dealing with an ankle injury and listed as questionable for the Super Bowl.
Harold Landry III
Patriots linebacker recovering from a knee injury and listed as questionable for the Super Bowl.
Joshua Farmer
Patriots defensive tackle on injured reserve with a hamstring injury but designated to return to practice, also listed as questionable.
Drake Maye
Patriots quarterback.
What they’re saying
“It's Friday, we're 48 hours before the game, and that's just how we normally operate.”
— Mike Vrabel, Head Coach (statenews.net)
“We still have time to prepare. There's a lot of time to fine-tune things and to get themselves physically and mentally ready to play, but I also want them to be able to enjoy their time with their families and people they care about.”
— Mike Vrabel, Head Coach (statenews.net)
What’s next
The Patriots will return to Stanford Stadium on Saturday afternoon for a team picture before the Super Bowl.
The takeaway
The Patriots are working to maintain their usual game-week routines while also preparing for the unique challenges of the Super Bowl. Keeping players comfortable and focused is crucial, as they try to capture their typical 'Friday feeling' even on the biggest stage.
