Chad Ryland had missed a field goal and a PAT attempt. Bill Belichick still sent out his kicker with 7 seconds left Sunday night at Mile High,
The rookie nailed a 56-yard field goal that went through the uprights with 2 seconds left to give the Patriots a 26-23 victory over the Broncos.
What a moment for the rookie!
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Bailey Zappe was pumped after the kick gave the Pats the lead.
A Christmas Eve gift for Bailey Zappe and the @Patriots!
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The kick ruined a fourth-quarter comeback that saw Denver saw 16 straight points to overcome a 23-7 deficit.
