DENVER -- When the New England Patriots set their initial 53-man roster coming out of training camp in late August, quarterback Bailey Zappe wasn't part of it. Being cut by the team was the lowest point of his football career.
He experienced the highest point Sunday night, helping lead his first game-winning drive in the NFL, setting up rookie kicker Chad Ryland's 56-yard field goal with seven seconds remaining in a 26-23 upset win over the host Denver Broncos.
The result was reflective of the resilience of both players -- Zappe elevating from the practice squad to the No.