Down and … out?
Tom Brady uttered these words back in October: “We’re all disappointed.” It came after the Patriots dropped to 2-2 following a loss to the Panthers. Doubts began to seep in — had Brady lost it? Was the dynasty dead? As it turns out, it was unnecessary hyperventilation. They won their next eight games and 11 of the last 12 in the regular season.
The Patriots and Steelers met Dec. 17 with the winner gaining the edge for the AFC playoff home-field advantage. Running back Dion Lewis scored a go-ahead touchdown with 56 seconds left.