ESPN's Mike Reiss noted Movember is the annual November event where men grow out mustaches in an effort to raise money and awareness for men's health. Reiss noted that Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams was diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this season, so there is a personal connection as well for Vrabel this year.

Head coach of the New England Patriots Mike Vrabel announced that the team will operate without key players Rhamondre Stevenson and Kayshon Boutte on Sunday versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.