FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Everything changed in a "Flash."
The New England Patriots were struggling to find their groove on offense Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings when receiver Josh Gordon exploded on to the scene late in the third quarter. His big-play ability helped change the complexion of the team's 24-10 victory at Gillette Stadium.
Consider the dramatic turn of events.
Gordon, nicknamed "Flash," had not been targeted in his first 29 snaps as the Patriots weren’t consistently attacking down the field. But after the Vikings tied the game at 10 with just over two minutes remaining in the third quarter, and the home stadium had grown quiet, Gordon got involved in a big way.