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Cassel details how Brady supported him during 2008 Patriots season

Episodes five and six of "The Dynasty", Apple TV+'s 10-part series chronicling the New England Patriots' unprecedented 20-year run of success, were released Friday.

Episode 5 primarily focuses on the 2008 season, during which Patriots quarterback Tom Brady suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Backup quarterback Matt Cassel, who hadn't started a game at any level in several years, wound up taking over the job and performed better than anyone could have expected given his inexperience.

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