When Josh Lambo's 43-yard field goal split the uprights four seconds into the AFC Championship Game's fourth quarter, the New England Patriots suddenly found themselves behind 20-10 against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars. Of course, the defending world champions still had plenty of time to do what they have done numerous times in the past: come back from a big deficit to win in the playoffs.
This time, however, the deck appeared to be stacked against New England: Not only did the Patriots lose tight end Rob Gronkowski to a concussion in the second quarter, they also turned the football over just three plays after Lambo's field goal.