The Patriots' defense were severely outperformed by the Ravens' defense for much of this game (2 INTs, 2 FFs compared to zero turnovers obtained by New England), and Baltimore QB Joe Flacco finished the game with a better passer rating, higher completion percentage, no interceptions, but Flacco couldn't come up clutch when it counted the most. The teams headed into halftime all knotted up at 24, but the Pats' rally and New England's streaky defense shows up clutch at the end of a 4th quarter final seconds thriller, as they prevent Flacco from forcing overtime with 30 seconds left on the clock, and 4 downs to play with, and a mere 5 yards away from paydirt. Patriots win, 41-34. Former Patriots-turned-Ravens TE Aaron Hernandez nearly grabs a win over his old team, but not quite.
Final half of the 4th quarter of the game (unedited, real-time footage):
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