As the Patriots players ran out to the field during pregame announcements, they followed a staff member holding a flag with "Moss" and the No. 81—his jersey number for four years in New England—printed on both sides. The Patriots also played a tribute video in honor of Moss on the jumbotron before the game.

After Randy Moss announced his cancer diagnosis earlier this month, the New England Patriots paid tribute to him at this weekend's game. What they did

NFL legend Randy Moss was forced to step away from his role as an analyst at ESPN and Sunday NFL Countdown as he battles cancer. Still, through his battle, the Countdown crew has decided to continue to air Moss’ segment “You Got Mossed.