The New England Patriots take on the Minnesota Vikings in a regular season game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, December 2, 2018.
New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) celebrates his interception with Devin McCourty, rear, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, center, appeals to side judge Adrian Hill, left, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots defensive back Duron Harmon celebrates his interception in the end zone against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots defensive back J.C. Jackson, right, breaks up a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Aldrick Robinson during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon (10) runs for a touchdown after catching a pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates a touchdown run by James Develin during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, celebrates a touchdown run by James Develin with center David Andrews, left, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, (12) is congratulated by Brian Hoyer, left, after his touchdown pass to Josh Gordon during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. It was Brady's 579th career touchdown pass, which tied him for the most passing touchdowns in NFL history. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, celebrates his touchdown pass to Josh Gordon with center Shaq Mason, right, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. It was Brady's 579th career touchdown pass, which tied him for the most passing touchdowns in NFL history. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, center, celebrates his touchdown pass to Josh Gordon, left, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. It was Brady's 579th career touchdown pass, which tied him for the most passing touchdowns in NFL history. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, rear, passes under pressure from Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) can't catch a pass in front of New England Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski runs after catching a pass as Minnesota Vikings defensive back Anthony Harris, rear, tries to tackle him during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady scrambles away from Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots running back James White, center, runs from Minnesota Vikings defenders Harrison Smith, left, and Mackensie Alexander, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots defensive back Jason McCourty, right, tackles Minnesota Vikings fullback C.J. Ham during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Minnesota Vikings defensive back Holton Hill (24) pursues New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead, right, runs from Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs for a first down against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs for a first down against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) signals first down after his run against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick wears special shoes as part of the My Cause My Cleats campaign as he watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots cheerleaders perform before an NFL football game between the Patriots and the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes under pressure from Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman charges onto the field before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman charges onto the field before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft greets players before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots players huddle with fist pumps before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots center Shaq Mason (69) warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady charges onto the field before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady charges onto the field before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, center, runs onto the field to warm up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady charges onto the field before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Con una contribución de cada fase del equipo, los Patriots lograron lo que buscaban, imponerse 24-10 frente a los difíciles Vikings esta tarde en el Gillette.
Después de un partido parejo por casi 3 cuartos de juego, donde el marcador estaba igualado 10-10, Brady conecta con su WR Josh Gordon un pase de 24 yardas (el segundo de esa marcha) para anotar un TD y empezar a distanciarse del equipo visitante.
Minutos después, los Patriots vuelven al ataque y anotan otro touchdown a través de una carrera de 2 yardas por parte de James Develin. Este era el segundo TD de la tarde del fullback de New England.
Al final de su faena, Tom Brady logró completar 24 de 32 pases para 311 yardas y 1 TD. Brady, realizando un juego rápido y contando con una buena ayuda de su línea ofensiva, logró mantenerse 'limpio' y acabar la noche sin sufrir captura alguna, el QB fue interceptado en una ocasión.
Más allá de la buena contribución del WR Josh Gordon (3 recepciones, 58 yardas), Brady distribuyó el juego aéreo entre sus muchas armas, teniendo a James White como el líder del grupo con 7 recepciones para 92 yardas. Rob Gronkowski, Julian Edelman, Cordarrelle Patterson, James Develin e incluso el RB Rex Burkhead (quien regresaba después de estar ausente desde la semana 3) contribuyeron a la causa.
El juego terrestre hizo lo suyo complementando al ataque aéreo de su QB. El RB Sony Michel lideró el grupo con 17 acarreos para 63 yardas. Burkhead corrió en 7 oportunidades para 20 yardas y el 'héroe' de la noche, James Develin, 4 corridas para 5 yardas y 2 TDs. Vale mencionar que el QB Tom Brady sumó 5 yardas corridas en 2 intentos, logrando así la marca de 1,000 yardas corridas en su carrera.
La defensa también hizo lo suyo conteniendo con acierto el peligroso juego del QB Kirk Cousins (32 de 44 para 201 yardas, 1 TD y 2 INT). EL QB visitante sintió la presión de los pass rushers quienes lo capturaron en 2 ocasiones y le propinaron 6 golpes. Un buen trabajo de la secundaria de New England que siempre mantuvo adivinando al QB de los Vikings manteniendo a sus peligrosos receptores Adam Thielen y Stefon Diggs bajo control (ambos sumaron un total de 71 yardas, 0 TDs)
Igualmente efectiva (y con poco trabajo) estuvo la defensa contra la carrera de New England, que contuvo lo suficiente al corredor Dalvin Cook (9 acarreos, 84 yardas).
Resumiendo
Una victoria importante y necesaria que mejora nuestra marca a 9-3 y nos mantiene en buena posición con miras a los playoffs (segundo récord mejor de la conferencia). Solo resta seguir trabajando y mostrando que el mejor football del equipo está por venir.
