Originalartikel von Associated Press.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Diesmal hat die Seattle Goal Line gehalten und Seattle den Sieg gebracht.
Sicherlich kann es nicht die Niederlage im Superbowl wiedergutmachen, aber die Goal Line half den Seahawks am Sonntag zum Sieg über die Patriots.
Tom Brady konnte Rob Gronkowski am Ende nicht erreichen. Die Patriots (7-2) vergaben vier Gelegenheiten zum Touchdown.
"Er ließ mir viel Raum, mehr als üblich" sagte Gronkowski über Safety Kam Chancellor. "Du siehst das normal so nicht. Ich wollte mich freispielen, aber konnte mich nicht richtig lösen. "
Erinnerungen an den Superbowl 2015 kamen hoch, als die Seahawks (6-2-1) verloren und als Malcolm Butler einen Pass von Russel Wilson intercepten konnte.
Doug Baldwin fing drei Touchdown-Pässe von Russell Wilson, inklusive eines 15-Yard Passes, der den Endstand erzielte. Interessanteweise versuchte Seattle 2 Punkte zu erzielen. Das scheiterte und erlaubte den Patriots, wenn erfolgreich, das Spiel mit einem Touchdown und einem Kick zum Unentschieden zu bringen.
"Wir wollten es zu einem Two-possession Game machen," sagte Carroll.
Aber LeGarrette Blount, der zuvor drei Touchdowns erzielte (12 in dieser Saison) konnte aus kurzer Distanz nicht in die Endzone gelangen. Ebenso wenig wie Brady, der ein paar Sneaks versuchte.
The New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks in a regular season game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, November 13, 2016.
Fans warm themselves beside a fire while tailgating in the parking lot of Gillette Stadium before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
George Bloom, from Stoughton, Mass., wears a mask of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady while tailgating in the parking lot of Gillette Stadium before an NFL football game between the Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Fans toss beanbags while tailgating in the parking lot of Gillette Stadium before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Scott Reed, left, of Boxford, Mass., tends the grill with John Higgins, center, and his son Teddy Reed, right, both of Chicago, while tailgating in the parking lot of Gillette Stadium before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Mounted Massachusetts State Police officers patrol the parking lot of Gillette Stadium before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo (10) and Tom Brady (12) run onto the field to warm up before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) yells as he makes his way onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady shouts as he takes the field to warm up before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady shouts as he takes the field to warm up before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady shouts as he takes the field to warm up before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady shouts as he takes the field to warm up before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Members and veterans of the U.S. military unfurl an American flag covering the entire field during the National Anthem, part of the Salute to Service military appreciation campaign, before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
A general view is seen during the singing of the National Anthem prior to an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) runs against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount score a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount celebrates his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates a touchdown run by LeGarrette Blount during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates a touchdown run by LeGarrette Blount during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady scrambles against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) chases down Seattle Seahawks running back Christine Michael (32) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Seattle Seahawks safeties Earl Thomas (29) and Kam Chancellor, rear, tackle New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) walks to the sideline after allowing a touchdown catch by Doug Baldwin during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Seattle Seahawks defensive ends Frank Clark (55) and Cliff Avril (56) pressure New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, center, as he tries to pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount tosses the ball after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, and head coach Bill Belichick, center, listen to offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, right, on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, center, talks with his team on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, left, tries to elude Seattle Seahawks cornerback DeShawn Shead (35) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes as he is dragged down by New England Patriots linebacker Shea McClellin (58) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) catches a pass in front of Seattle Seahawks defenders DeShawn Shead (35) and Earl Thomas (29) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) catches a pass in front of Seattle Seahawks defenders DeShawn Shead (35) and Earl Thomas (29) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett (88) runs away from Seattle Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright (50) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) catches a pass in front of Seattle Seahawks cornerback DeShawn Shead (35) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick coaches during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. Seattle won 31-24. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Seattle Seahawks defenders Tony McDaniel, (93), K.J. Wright (50) and Cliff Avril (56) stop New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) at the goal line near the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. The Seahawks won 31-24. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
The Seattle Seahawks offensive line lines up against the New England Patriots defensive line during an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. Seattle won 31-24. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) misses a catch in the end zone during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. The Seahawks defeated the Patriots, 31-24. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) walks off the field with his head down during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. The Seahawks defeated the Patriots, 31-24. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) shows his frustration during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. Seattle won 31-24. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, and Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll speak at midfield after an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. The Seahawks won 31-24. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady arrives to speak to the media following an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speaks to the media following an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
"Unsere Ausführung war nicht gut" sagte Brady, "und sie haben uns defensiv unter viel Druck gesetzt. Sie haben viele gute Spieler und Du musst Dir jeden Yard hart erkämpfen. Sie spielen bis zur letzten Sekunde und haben viele knappe Spiele gewonnen. Am Ende kam es auf einen einzigen Yard an, aber wir haben ihn nicht erreicht."
Wilson endete mit 25 von 37 Pässen für 348 Yards und drei Punktgewinne mit Baldwin. Brady war 23 von 32 mit 316 Yards, aber keinem Pass-Touchdown, nachdem er in seinen ersten vier Spielen noch 12 erzielen konnte.
New Englands Martellus Bennett hatte sieben Receptions für 102 Yards und hatte somit die meisten aller Receiver.
