Monday Night Football. Foxboro, Massachusetts. Buffalo Bills. Memories of one of the most memorable Patriots' games in recent memory.
The 2008 season started as badly as the 2007 one ended. In the first quarter of the Patriots' opening game against the visiting Kansas City Chiefs, a low hit by safety Bernard Pollard left Tom Brady on the ground. Torn ACL, torn MCL, season over. While backup Matt Cassel did an admirable job, the 2008 Patriots were unable to make the playoffs, despite a highly favorable schedule and the majority of the 16-0 2007 squad still on the roster.