NFL: Week 3

Tomorrow, err today really (it's 1am here), is the 2014 Patriots' home opener. I'm stoked. Wish I could be there. Home openers have the best feel to them. The vibe is unreal.
Hopefully we get a W this week and progress to 2-1 on the season. We have a bit of a history with Oakland. And it all goes back to 2002 and the infamous "tuck rule" game. Now, I was only 5 when this happened but I've done my share of research on it and I've watched said game about a hundred times by now. But, if you're not familiar with the Pats/Raiders 'rivalry', or maybe you just don't remember the tuck rule, we shall reminisce. 

When: January 19th, 2002; 2001 AFC divisional playoff game
Where: Foxboro Stadium *fun fact: this was the last game ever played at Foxboro Stadium*
Final Score: 16-13, Pats
What exactly happened? Charles Woodson sacked Tom Brady, which resulted in a fumble, recovered by the Raiders (I can't remember which player). Under further review, the refs determined that Brady's arm was moving forward, resulting in an incomplete pass. The original call was overturned, New England got the ball back, moved into field goal territory, and Adam Vinatieri took the field to kick the game tying FG, to send them into overtime. Had the original call stood, it would've pretty much sealed the deal for an Oakland victory. The Pats won in overtime, thanks to another Vinatieri clutch kick. 
The Patriots went on to win Super Bowl 36 vs the Rams, 2 games later. 

The NFL owners voted to do away with the Tuck Rule in 2013. *fun fact: New England and Washington didn't vote; Pittsburgh was the only team to oppose eliminating the Tuck Rule.*

Tuck Rule: 1999-2013 

Here's hoping for a great game, a dominating performance by NE all around, from our coaching to our players; to play calling and everything in between; and a fantastic job by Brady.  As always, Go Pats!