Welcome to the Unconventional Review, an instant reaction to standouts, stats, and story lines from the Patriots’ most recent game …
During his postgame media availability after a frustrating 24-17 loss to the Dolphins last Sunday night, Matthew Judon made a point to offer immediate assurance that the Patriots are not a bad team.
This Sunday, he made the crucial play that assured, for this week, that we would not have a reason to think of them as one.
Judon sacked hapless Jets quarterback Zach Wilson in the end zone with 2 minutes and 15 seconds remaining, the safety giving the Patriots a 15-10 lead that, despite a nearly successful Hail Mary attempt on the game’s final play, would hold up as the final score.