"I don't know if you guys could sense it or feel it the way I did Sunday night, but the crowd was a real asset to the team. Also, the feelings. I think part of it is what's happened to the franchise the last 3 or 4 years compared to the two decades previous. So, it's pretty cool to be back."
"Last Sunday, the Patriots scored 16 points on a West Coast team in their opening playoff matchup while being led by a second-year quarterback who overcame an early interception and wound up doing just enough to win. But, the similarities between Drake Maye's and Tom Brady 's playoff debuts weren't the only things that brought back memories of the early days of the Patriots dynasty."
The Patriots scored 16 points in their opening playoff game against a West Coast opponent, led by second-year quarterback Drake Maye, who overcame an early interception to secure the win. The loud, intense atmosphere at Gillette Stadium energized the team and evoked the vibe of the franchise's early dynasty years. Center Garrett Bradbury felt an electric adrenaline rush running out of the tunnel and encouraged rookies Jared Wilson and Will Campbell to soak in the moment. Bradbury previously won an overtime playoff game as a rookie with the Vikings, then waited six years for another postseason victory, underscoring that playoff wins should not be taken for granted.
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