Patriots locker room reacts to win over Jets, Tom Brady’s 200th victory

It was a struggle again on Sunday, with NY – this week with Ryan Fitzpatrick at quarterback – leading 17-13 with just over 10 minutes to play in the game. “I just ran out there and at first I thought it was going to Julian”.

These two guys, defensive end Chris Long and wide receiver Chris Hogan, were among a handful of players not named Brady who made big plays with the game in doubt in the final two minutes.

Brady (200-61) is tied with Peyton Manning for most career victories, including playoff games. Brady, in his 17th season, has 178 regular-season wins and 22 postseason wins (Manning had 186 and 14).

“When you see your leader battle through anything for the team, of course, it makes you look at some of the stuff that’s bothering you and you suck it up”, Mitchell said. “He’s won a lot”.

“I’m glad it’s over”, Brady said of the buildup to Sunday’s game. He also needs just 57 yards passing to become the fifth player in National Football League history to reach 60,000.

Brady, who was questionable because of a knee injury, wasn’t his usual spectacular self but finished 30 of 50 for 286 yards and two touchdowns.

Perhaps Gronk will be fine, but let’s not forget he slipped to the second round of the 2010 draft because he missed his entire final year at Arizona after undergoing back surgery. He didn’t turn the ball over until the very end.

Tyrod Taylor’s 16-yard touchdown pass to Justin Hunter with 10:46 remaining put the Bills ahead for good during a second half in which the teams traded the lead five times. The Patriots took their first lead of the game on the ensuing drive with Gostkowski’s second field goal of the game from 29 yards out to give New England a 13-10 lead. “Individual awards and things like that mean that I’ve been a part of great teams with great coaches and great teammates, and I’ve had a lot of really great support over the years so hopefully we can keep winning. It’s going to be a tough challenge because I think both teams know each other well”. Dontrelle Inman had 119 yards receiving and a touchdown to help San Diego (5-6) win after its bye week. The Pats had been close to sacking Fitzpatrick a number of times during this game but the QB was able to get the ball out before they could get to him. “Wasn’t our best effort, but that’s what happens in these games sometimes”. His shocking interception-less game still wasn’t enough to get the Jets a victory against a depleted New England Patriots team at home at Metlife Stadium. And 10 of the victories were of the comeback variety, including five since 2012.

CB Darrelle Revis on the Patriots’ last touchdown with 1:56 to play.

With the win, New England clinched its 16th straight winning season – a streak that began when Brady ascended to the starting role in 2001. “He just didn’t have that last burst, but you still respected him and realize if you get sloppy with the route he can still take advantage of you”.

WR Brandon Marshall on what he would say to Jets fans about the 3-8 season. The Jets have lost their last three overall by a total of 12 points. And they were doing it with the all-important tight end position again in shambles; Rob Gronkowski returned to action after a week off with a chest injury, but was out of the game before the first quarter was over with a back injury, while Martellus Bennett soldiered though the game at reduced speed and effectiveness after aggravating an ankle injury. He had no catches on two targets.

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The scary thing is Brady – a MVP candidate despite missing the first four games of the season because of his “Deflategate” suspension – is not showing any signs of slowing down.