1. Bucs Have Home Field Advantage: The Patriots will take the ride up Route 62 for the annual Thanksgiving matchup between Concord-Carlisle and Bedford. Kickoff's at 10 a.m. at Bedford High School. Tickets are available at the gate.

2. Down Year for the Patriots: The Concord-Carlisle Patriots, coming off an impressive 2011 campaign that ended with a Division 3 Eastern Mass Championship, have only posted a 4-6 record this season.

3. Bucs are Up: Meanwhile, in Bedford, Head Coach Jack Belcher has led the Bucs to a 7-3 record this year, with a 3-2 record at home. 

4. Can CC Duplicate Last Year's Blowout: Playing at home last year, the Patriots romped, 34-7, during the annual Thanksgiving game. The Bucs will look for a better outing this year in front of their home crowd.

5. Photos From Last Year's Matchup: For a reminder of better times for the Patriots, click through this photo gallery of last year's matchup between the Patriots and Bucaneers.