A re-match this was not…
An undefeated team will stop anything and everything in their path so they can make history. A team who had their dream and dignity taken a year ago looks for revenge and a chance to win a Super bowl. A rematch this was not as many of us wanted to see the “eye of the tiger” in the Chargers. But, all we saw was the San Diego Chargers giving it their best with numerous injuries to their key players. Philip Rivers started despite his knee injury and LaDainin Tomlinson started but did not return while watching his team lose to the Patriots a second time. He had three touches before leaving with a sore knee, he did not return.
Tom Brady was not at his best, throwing his first of may interceptions in his post-season career. Randy Moss was a no-factor but that had no effect on the Patriots winning 21-12. New England relied on running backs Laurence Marone and Kevin Faulk in the second half. Maroney had a key touchdown in the third quarter and finished with 22 rushing yards. Faulk had eight receptions for 82 yards, including a key third-down as the Patriots played good defense in the fourth quarter.
The New England Patriots are on their way back to the Super bowl as predicted by many due to their phenomenal play this season. As many of the Patriots have stated, “we are pieces to the puzzle” it has been proven today that this team is not just blessed with a great quarterback and Randy Moss who broke NFL records this season. But players that place their hearts on their sleeves as a team to win ball games. All are contributors on this New England team that will forever known as in being the best that we’ve seen in a century.
