By Steve Silva, Globe Staff

FOXBOROUGH -- In this edition of Championship Today, Chris Gasper has the latest news from Gillette Stadium where the Patriots held their first practice this week in preparation for the New York Giants.

Tight end Rob Gronkowski and offensive lineman Sebastian Vollmer, who both played a pivotal role in pass blocking the last time the Giants came to town, are both recovering from injuries and Patriots coach Bill Belichick shared his thoughts about getting both players back on the field.

Today was also the first day that Patriots season ticket holders could pick up their Super Bowl XLVI tickets at the stadium.