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Buy The New England Patriots Playbook<\/em> from Amazon.<\/a><\/p>\n

The New England Patriots Playbook: Inside the Huddle for the Greatest Plays in Patriots History
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The New England Patriots have spent the first decade and a half of the 21st Century as professional football’s reigning dynasty. Led by Bill Belichick, who may be the greatest coach in football history, and Tom Brady, indisputably the greatest quarterback of all time, the Patriots have played in six Super Bowls, winning four. And from their first Super Bowl victory, at the end of the 2001 season, to their most recent, which capped a thrilling 2014 campaign, the Patriots have evolved constantly, posting a string of division championships and playoff wins with an ever-changing cast of characters.<\/p>\n

The New England Patriots Playbook<\/em> looks at the biggest moments of the Patriots dynastic era \u00e2\u20ac\u201d and much, much more. The book looks at all 55 seasons of Patriots football, from the team’s origins in the American Football League to the thrilling victory over Seattle in Super Bowl XLIX. It captures the big moments that have separated triumph and tragedy, the times when one play \u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00c2\u00a0 a lucky grab, a missed tackle, a spectacular interception \u00e2\u20ac\u201d altered the course of a game, a season, even an entire era in franchise history. Through expertly crafted narratives that revisit key plays and huge games, action-packed photography, and commentary from players, coaches and expert observers, Patriots Playbook<\/em> brings to life the on-field events that have mattered most to players, coaches and fans alike.<\/p>\n

Revisit the glory of four Super Bowl championships. Flash back to the high points of the 1985 Patriots\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 run through the AFC playoffs to Super Bowl XX. Take a new look at the phenomenal 1976, 1978, 2007 and 2012 squads \u00e2\u20ac\u201d and the frustrating ends they met. Recover lost moments, like the 1960 punt return touchdown that cost the favored Boston Patriots a victory in the upstart AFL\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s inaugural game, and the 1964 interception that denied the Patriots an almost certain AFL championship.<\/p>\n

Learn the secret truth behind Troy Brown\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s momentum-stealing punt return touchdown in the 2001 AFC Championship. Get the inside scoop on why Gino Cappelletti missed a two-point conversion pass from Babe Parilli in the final game of 1964. Get a horse\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s mouth account of how Hall of Fame cornerback Mike Haynes reclaimed his Patriots roots. And discover how Kevin Faulk feels about being compared with Troy Brown. Get a first-person look into the career of a Patriots legend in the foreword by Steve Nelson.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been around for the full 55 years or only recently learned to love Patriots football, Patriots Playbook<\/em> offers a fun, exciting and fascinating read.<\/p>\n

What\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Inside<\/strong><\/p>\n

The New England Patriots Playbook table of contents<\/p>\n

Foreword by Steve Nelson<\/em><\/p>\n

When It Mattered Most<\/strong>
\nFebruary 1, 2015: The Butler Did It<\/em>
\nWith a Single, Perfect Play, an Undrafted Rookie Becomes a Super Bowl Legend
\nJanuary 19, 2002: The Kick<\/em>
\nAdam Vinatieri’s Impossible 45-Yard Field Goal Changes Everything Forever
\nFebruary 3, 2002: Setting Up Adam<\/em>
\nBrady-to-Brown Brings the Pats into Range for a Super Bowl XXXVI Win
\nDecember 7, 2003: Cue the Snow Fireworks<\/em>
\nTedy Bruschi’s Clutch Pick Six Wraps Up a Division Title
\nFebruary 1, 2004: Setting Up Adam Again<\/em>
\nBrady-to-Branch Pass Moves the Pats into Position for Another Championship Kick
\nJanuary 23, 2005: The Bigger They Come<\/em>
\nHarrison’s Second-Quarter Pick Six Spells the End of Roethlisberger and the 16-1 Steelers
\nFebruary 4, 2005: Super Rodney<\/em>
\nHarrison’s Sixth Postseason Interception Ensures Back-to-Back Championships
\nJanuary 14, 2007: No You Don’t<\/em>
\nTroy Brown Instant Changeover from Receiver to DB Saves a Win<\/p>\n

On the Offensive<\/strong>
\nNovember 24, 2013: Minitron Rising<\/em>
\nJulian Edelman Gives Patriots Nation Reason to Believe in the Post-Welker Era
\nDecember 4, 1966: Get Real<\/em>
\nJim Nance Lands on the Cover of Sports Illustrated and Makes the Pats Legit
\nSeptember 15, 1974: Thanks, Champs<\/em>
\nMini-Mack Herron Sends a Season-Opening Postcard to Miami
\nNovember 13, 1994: Drew Can<\/em>
\nBledsoe’s OT Touchdown Pass Caps a Season-Saving Comeback
\nOctober 14, 2001: The Kid Can Play<\/em>
\nTom Brady Wins Over the Faithful with a Big Fourth-Quarter Touchdown
\nOctober 19, 2003: Taking Control<\/em>
\nAnother Huge Brady-to-Brown Pass Puts the Pats in the AFC East Driver’s Seat
\nDecember 29, 2007: Make It a Double<\/em>
\nIn a Single Play, Brady and Moss Set New NFL Touchdown Records<\/p>\n

The Best Offense Is a Good Defense<\/strong>
\nDecember 10, 1978: That’s the Stuff<\/em>
\nMike Haynes Pins the Bills Back and Sets Up a Pats Win
\nOctober 5, 2003: And the Law Won<\/em>
\nTy’s Clutch Pick Six Turns Around a Season and Launches a Winning Streak
\nNovember 30, 2003: The Stop<\/em>
\nWillie McGinest Caps a Nail-Biter, Tripping Up Edgerrin James at the Goal Line
\nSeptember 9, 2004: The Sack<\/em>
\nMcGinest Steps Up with a Sack That Sets the Tone for a Season
\nJanuary 16, 2005: Give Me That<\/em>
\nBruschi’s Rip Sets the Tone for a Punishing Win Over Indianapolis
\nJanuary 12, 2008: And Defense, Too<\/em>
\nRodney Harrison Ties a Record and Seals a Playoff Win with a Big Pick<\/p>\n

Special Consideration<\/strong>
\nDecember 28, 1985: Wild Wild Card<\/em>
\nFumble-Return Touchdown Spurs a Postseason Turnover Frenzy
\nJanuary 5, 1986: Turnaround by Turnover<\/em>
\nFumble Recovery Touchdown Leads to Victory and Sweet Revenge
\nJanuary 27, 2002: Everybody Wants Some<\/em>
\nHeads-Up Special-Teams Play Gives the Patriots an Insurmountable Lead
\nNovember 7, 2004: That’s Troy on the Edge<\/em>
\nSneaky Vinatieri-to-Brown Touchdown Shows the Rams Who’s Still Boss
\nJanuary 1, 2006: Parting Gift<\/em>
\nDoug Flutie Makes History with a Career-Ending Drop-Kick PAT
\nSeptember 9, 2007: Take a Knee?<\/em>
\nRecord-Setting Kick Return Sets the Tone for a Wild 2007 Season<\/p>\n

Heartbreakers<\/strong>
\nFebruary 5, 2012: Dude, You’ve Gotta Make That Catch<\/em>
\nThe Usually Reliable Wes Welker Butterfingers the Biggest Pass of His Career
\nSeptember 9, 1960: Truck Day<\/em>
\nThe Patriots Surrender the AFL’s First Punt-Return TD
\nDecember 20, 1964: Throwing It All Away<\/em>
\nKey Interception Costs the Patriots an AFL Title Shot
\nDecember 18, 1976: Snaked<\/em>
\nKen Stabler’s One-Yard TD Steals a Playoff Win from a Great Patriots Squad
\nJanuary 26, 1986: It’s a Pumpkin<\/em>
\nRefrigerator Perry’s Touchdown Run Visits Midnight upon a Cinderella Season
\nJanuary 26, 1997: Somebody Stop Him<\/em>
\nDesmond Howard Goes End-to-End in Super Bowl XXXI
\nOctober 31, 2004: Killing Blow<\/em>
\nHalloween Massacre Pick Sets Up an End to a Historic Winning Streak
\nJanuary 14, 2006: Like All Good Things<\/em>
\nChamp Bailey’s End-Zone Pick Helps End New England’s 10-Game Playoff Winning Streak
\nJanuary 21, 2007: Ping Ping Ping Ricochet Caldwell<\/em>
\nReceiver’s Buckneresque Miscue Proves Costly in AFC Championship Meltdown
\nFebruary 3, 2008: Are You Kidding?<\/em>
\nThe Most Spectacular Catch in Super Bowl History Dooms the Hope of 19-0
\nNovember 15, 2009: It Just Doesn’t Matter<\/em>
\nFourth-and-Two Call Illustrates That Not Every Big Play Is a Big Play<\/p>\n

Note: The New England Patriots Playbook presents material originally published in Game Changers: The Greatest Plays in New England Patriots History in a fresh format alongside all-new material written specifically for this release.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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