With Thanksgiving fast approaching this week, it also means it’s that time of year to celebrate the anniversary of a very special (perhaps iconic) moment in New England Patriots history.
The date was November 22nd, 2012, Thanksgiving Day, and the Patriots were in the New Jersey Meadowlands taking on the rival Jets.
What began as a scoreless draw through the first quarter, quickly turned into a comedy show by the second when the Patriots hung 35 points on the scoreboard on their way to a 49-19 rout of Rex Ryan’s Jets.
During that second quarter, the Patriots forced three turnovers that led to three of their five touchdowns, but it was the “Butt Fumble” turnover fans will remember most.