New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe couldn’t control the rush of excitement that hit his body the moment he saw Chad Ryland’s 56-yard field goal kick soar through the uprights to close out Sunday’s game.
It has been a mostly disappointing season for the Patriots, but with Zappe under center, there has been a sudden feeling of resurgence in the locker room.
However, nothing beats having the results to show for that effort, which is what the Patriots received as their gift for a thrilling Christmas Eve victory over the Denver Broncos.