It was no work of art, but I believe that the Patriots were the tougher team mentally at the end which led them to a thrilling, fingernail-biting 23-20 win in Foxborough over the Baltimore Ravens.
The Ravens lost their opportunity to win the game in the final minute. A dropped ball in the end zone for a sure TD was followed by a very rushed try for a game-tying field goal which was pushed too far left. It was a great football game by both teams, but I feel that Ravens' coach John Harbaugh should have used his last timeout as the play clock was running out before the field goal try. Instead, a rushed field goal attempt ends up sailing wide. Game over. Baltimore goes home & the Patriots move on.
Tom Brady was very critical of his less than usual high level of performance. 2 picks including a bonehead call by the offensive coordinator to go for broke on the first play after a defensive pick of Flacco. That was just a dumb play call. Don't expect Brady to have a 2nd down game in a row during the Super Bowl in 2 weeks.
Star of the day honors easily go to Vince Wilfork. He was immense in the interior line, taking down QB's & running backs with one arm. The Law Firm also had a great day running the ball.
It's onto Indie in 2 weeks. Who would have thunk it?
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