More impressive play from defensive end/outside linebacker Rob Ninkovich. His discipline on a third-and-4 option play, in which he held his ground as Tim Tebow came to the left, then played the pitch to force Tebow inside where he had help. Ninkovich also played the option well on a pitch to Eddie Royal later in the quarter.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/more-impressive-play-from-defensive-endoutside/
It was a sensational opening drive for the Patriots, as they received the opening kickoff with the Broncos deferring the choice after winning the toss. All it took was five plays for a touchdown (7-yard pass from Tom Brady to Wes Welker) and it was the sudden tempo shift that stood out. After two plays, the Patriots put their 3 WR/2 TE personnel on the field, went up-tempo, and it was a lethal strike.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/it-was-a-sensational-opening-drive-for-the/
Still not 100% sure this was a touchdown but wow, Gronk is going off.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/still-not-100-sure-this-was-a-touchdown-but-wow/
