If Chad Ryland can turn things around, maybe the Patriots can, too.
The New England rookie has been the worst kicker in the league, including two early misses in Sunday’s game against Denver — a 47-yard field goal and an extra point. But with the game on the line, Ryland connected on a 56-yard field goal with 2 seconds left to earn New England a 26-23 victory over the Broncos.
It was the second win in three games for the Patriots (4-11), and both came against teams fighting for playoff berths.
“Often times, you find the greatest treasure in the darkest caves,” said Ryland, who was 14 for 22 for the season before nailing the game-winner.