FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – In a familiar script that has played out at various NFL stadiums over the last 17 years, Tom Brady magic saved the New England Patriots on Sunday.
Facing another fourth-quarter meltdown at home and looking at a 1-2 start, Brady rescued the Patriots with a magnificent game-winning drive.
The situation: Trailing by five points, the Patriots took over at their own 25-yard line with 2:24 remaining.
Nine plays later, with 23 seconds left, Brady connected with receiver Brandin Cooks on a 25-yard touchdown to receiver Brandin Cooks along the left side of the end zone, with Cooks tapping his toes and maintaining possession as he fell to the ground.