RayClay
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Remember the Denver game where Belichick instructed the snapper to snap it out of the end zone to give up 2, but get the free kick? I was surprised, then thought it was brilliant. I wonder if other coaches would have thought of it?
MNF moments, No. 35: New England Patriots intentional safety at Denver - ESPN
Trailing 24-23 to the Denver Broncos with 2:51 left in the game, the Patriots faced a fourth-and-10 from their own 1-yard line. Belichick was unwilling to give the Broncos strong field position, so he ordered his long snapper to air one over his punter's head, giving the Broncos two points on the safety and possession.
The decision worked, as New England pinned the Broncos inside their 20 on the ensuing kick. The defense forced a three-and-out, giving Brady a little more than two minutes to do what he does best. It took him just six plays to connect with wide receiver David Givens for the game-winning touchdown.
MNF moments, No. 35: New England Patriots intentional safety at Denver - ESPN
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