How Jimmy G helped us win the game.

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http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...alcolm-butler-i-knew-what-was-going-to-happen

"I knew what was going to happen," said Butler, an undrafted free agent out of Western Alabama who said New England was the only team that gave him a chance to reach the NFL. "I don't know how I knew. I just knew. I just beat him to the point and caught the ball."

Perhaps Butler knew because he had seen the play before. During a scout-team practice, backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo beat Butler on the same play for a touchdown to Josh Boyce.

"We did and Josh got a touchdown in practice on it," Garoppolo confirmed in the Pats locker room. "It got him ready and he knew what to expect. Jumping the route like that, that's very impressive. That's all instincts."

 

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Off topic but I saw someone say on twitter that Tyler Gaffney gets a ring and hasn't even taken a practice snap. Is that right? Nice gig if true.

As for garoppolo/Butler, it was great to see Butler comment on preparation at the end of the game. It's what defines this team.