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Devin McCourty: 'As a football team, there is no on-and-off switch'

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty said something that resonated on Wednesday, and it highlights what seems to be the main difference between this year's season finale against the Miami Dolphins compared to last year.

"I just think as a football team, there is no on-and-off switch. You can't just decide when you want to play," McCourty said.

In the words of Patriots Hall of Famer Troy Brown, "Bingo! He's got bingo!"

Faced with the same situation in 2015 -- a win in Miami in the season finale would clinch the No.