Roger Goodell

FILE - In this Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, file photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks to reporters after the NFL football owners meeting in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

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The commissioner of the NFL is not in Foxborough as the New England Patriots get set to take on the Houston Texans in the divisional round of the playoffs, and people are taking notice. Goodell is in Atlanta Saturday, for what could have been the last game at the Georgia Dome.

Still, Marc Bertrand and Chris Gasper asked Patriots president Jonathan Kraft about why Goodell was not in Foxborough Saturday.

Jon Kraft on why Roger Goodell isn't at Gillette: "I'll let you ask the league office about that. ... Owners don't extend invitations." — Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis) January 15, 2017

Goodell, of course, has a rocky relationship (to say the least) with fans in New England ever since the beginning of Deflategate. He is responsible for the four-game suspension of Tom Brady, and Patriots fans have not forgotten.

It has been 735 days since Goodell stepped foot in Gillette Stadium for a game, according to Chris Price of WEEI. It would be surprising to see Goodell set foot in Foxborough this season, considering the way Patriots fans would react to his presence.

But that does not mean the NFL is not represented at Foxborough Saturday. Troy Vincent, who also played a major role in the NFL's suspension of Brady, will be in attendance Saturday.

No Roger Goodell at Gillette today. That was never part of the plan. But Troy Vincent is in the house. @csnne — Michael Giardi (@MikeGiardi) January 15, 2017

If the Patriots win against the Texans, they'll host another playoff game next weekend. It will be interesting to see if Goodell shows up for that one.