Welcome to first and 10, a roundup of all the (mostly) Patriots-related news you need to start your Monday. Grab your coffee and let’s get to it.
When it comes to any recap of Sunday's game, proceed at your own risk. But you probably knew that already.
The Patriots were shocked in one of the wildest walk-off finishes in recent NFL history on Sunday, as the Dolphins completed a 69-yard touchdown at the end of regulation -- Devin McCourty called it "helter-skelter" -- to stun New England at Hard Rock Stadium. It was the longest play from scrimmage to win a game with no time remaining in the fourth quarter since the 1970 merger. We'll get into play of the particulars and questions and what it all means over the course of the next couple of days. (Honestly, I don't think we could pack it all in in just one day.) Keep it here all day for plenty of recap and analysis.
Monday’s Schedule
2:45 p.m.: Conference Call with Bill Belichick
4:45-5:30 p.m.: Approximate time for player availability (locker room)
Now, on with the links...
1. Greg's column, as always, puts things in perspective for Patriots' fans -- when it comes to Sunday's game, it probably doesn't mean a whole lot, at least when it comes to the big picture.
2. Greg's game report pores over another puzzling loss in Miami.
3. My argument? When it came to the last play, New England gambled and lost, which means the hats and T-shirts have been put on hold for another week.
4. After the game, the Patriots weren't feeling sorry for themselves for a few reasons, including the fact they have a chance to really put a hurt on Pittsburgh's playoff chances next weekend.
5. The #StayCovered Defensive Play(s) of the Game went to Albert McClellan, who blocked a pair of punts.
6. I had live coverage humming all afternoon long.
7. Greg spent some quality time after the game with the fellas from the Patriots Postgame Show.
8. Overreaction Monday promises to be epic. It starts at 6 p.m. Get your questions in now.
9. From the Miami perspective, our pal Joe Schad broke things down when it comes to what it all meant for the Dolphins.
10. One last plug for my weekend notebook, which examined why momentum is really just health plus luck and timing.
Extra Point:
The Dolphins' miraculous game-winner today is the longest walk-off TD in regulation in the Super Bowl era.
The previous record-holder: this @Eagles game-ender by @DeSeanJackson11. (Dec. 19, 2010) pic.twitter.com/UunIWbIF6e
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) December 9, 2018