text: gillette stadium - what are those things on the field? the new england patriots call gillette stadium their home. what the heck are those things drawn on the field along the 50 yard-line near each sideline?  they look like torches or something. i think you refer to this sign...(check the site) it is a light house and a bridge...read below: "gillette stadium has a large number of features that make it unique to the new england heritage. these features include the bridge and 12-story high lighthouse that will sit atop the bank of america entrance and welcome visitors to the stadium"