FOXBOROUGH – The Patriots fans were all nestled, all snug in their beds, while Super Bowl visions danced in their heads.
If Clement C. Moore will forgive me, this is most likely how Patriot Nation feels four days before the Reason For The Season. Lots of fans at Gillette Stadium wore clothing that resembled a large, old man who looks chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf. The Patriots, champions of the AFC East for the eleventh straight year (an NFL record), sent the fans home with lots of holiday spirit thanks to a 24-17 victory over the much improved/playoff bound/still doesn’t have enough to win Buffalo Bills on Saturday afternoon.