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Patriots: Celebrate anniversary of The Butt Fumble in style

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 22: Quarterback Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets reacts after getting sacked by the New England Patriots during a game at MetLife Stadium on November 22, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images)

Eight years ago today, Mark Sanchez ran headfirst into a man’s butt, and being a Patriots fan has never been the same.

As Patriots fans, we’re blessed to have observed some of the greatest, toughest teams in the history of the NFL, en route to six well-deserved Super Bowl titles and a few near-misses that, in retrospect, feel like total ripoffs.