Matthew Slater’s postgame message for Chad Ryland: Continuing what has become a tradition, the Patriots released video footage from the team’s locker room following the recent Christmas Eve win over the Broncos.
Along with entertaining footage of Bill Belichick celebrating with Bailey Zappe, Christian Barmore being praised by teammates, and other notable moments (including Belichick wishing the team a merry Christmas), special teams ace Matthew Slater singled out rookie kicker Chad Ryland.
Ryland, who struggled at points against Denver (missing a field goal and an extra point), eventually hung on to nail the game-winning 56-yard field goal.