There’s an acronym in football. FIST. It means Football Is Special Teams. Last Sunday night the Patriots used FIST in Denver to jump out to an early lead and the Broncos never recovered as the Patriots cruised to a 41-16 win.
In total, 17 points the Patriots scored came off special teams plays. First it was a muffed punt by the Broncos in which the Patriots recovered and scored a touchdown in two plays. After the Broncos got on the board with a field goal, Patriots return man Dion Lewis took the ensuing kick 103 yards for the touchdown.